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#157 of 1,280 schools in IA

Top 12% in state

Bcluw High School

High School · Bcluw Comm School District · Conrad, IA

A Bcluw Comm School District high school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.

PO BOX 670 610 East Center St, Conrad, IA 50621

  • Math 82% vs IA 67% (2025)
  • Reading 86% vs IA 74% (2025)
  • 90%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.8Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-0.82 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics8.5Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency82.1% (2025 ISASP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency86% (2025 ISASP)
Math vs. State Avg+15.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+8.9 pts
Overall Proficiency84% (2025 ISASP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)79% (model expectation from 2025 ISASP)
vs. Expected+4.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile78th
College Readiness9.1Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.5Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.1:1
District spending per student$14,322
Chronic Absenteeism18%

Students at Bcluw High School score 84% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 79%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 ISASP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.

Math Proficiency82%(2025 ISASP)
School
State
67%(2025 ISASP)
ELA Proficiency86%(2025 ISASP)
School
State
74%(2025 ISASP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 17 points since 2020, reaching 84% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
85%
ELA
85%
2010
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
85%
ELA
85%
2012
Math
85%
ELA
85%
2013
Math
85%
ELA
75%
2014
Math
85%
ELA
75%
2015
Math
85%
ELA
75%
2016
Math
85%
ELA
75%
2017
Math
85%
ELA
75%
2018
Math
75%
ELA
65%
2019
Math
75%
ELA
65%
2020*
Math
62%
ELA
72%
2021*
Math
62%
ELA
72%
2022
Math
57%
ELA
72%
2025
Math
82%
ELA
86%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 78% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 77% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 35 test records from IA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

27.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Bcluw High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 28Car-Dependent
  • Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average413/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$86,146

Median home value

$185,300

Median rent

$944/mo

College educated

27.1%

Homeownership

79%

Poverty rate

4.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 50621; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics13sports offered
7 boys'·6 girls'·26 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Bcluw Comm School District

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#1 of 3
District spending per student
$14,322NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
9.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Bcluw High School is listed in BCLUW Comm School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Bcluw High School

Bcluw High School is a public high school in Conrad, IA, part of Bcluw Comm School District, serving approximately 172 students in grades 9th-12th with a 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #157 of 1,280 schools in IA. State assessment records show 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Bcluw High School

What grades does Bcluw High School serve?

Bcluw High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Bcluw High School?

Bcluw High School has an enrollment of approximately 172 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Bcluw High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Bcluw High School is 10.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Bcluw High School rank in IA?

Bcluw High School ranks #157 of 1,280 schools in IA.

What is Bcluw High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Bcluw High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Bcluw High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Bcluw High School has 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Bcluw High School a charter school?

No, Bcluw High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Bcluw High School a Title I school?

No, Bcluw High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bcluw High School?

27.9% of students at Bcluw High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
172
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
17
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Grundy County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
18.0%
4-Year Graduation
90%+
Area population (ZIP 50621)
1,591
Area average commute
19.1 min
Area median age
50.8
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 ISASP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 ISASP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 ISASP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 ISASP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 50621; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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