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#630 of 1,280 schools in IA

Top 49% in state

Carroll High School

High School · Carroll Comm School District · Carroll, IA

A Carroll Comm School District high school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.

2809 N Grant Rd, Carroll, IA 51401

  • Math 72% vs IA 67% (2025)
  • Reading 76% vs IA 74% (2025)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress4.5Below Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.12 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics5.6Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency72.2% (2025 ISASP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency75.6% (2025 ISASP)
Math vs. State Avg+5.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-1.5 pts
Overall Proficiency74% (2025 ISASP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)78% (model expectation from 2025 ISASP)
vs. Expected-4.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile39th
College Readiness9.8Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.0Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16:1
District spending per student$13,939
Chronic Absenteeism21.5%

Students at Carroll High School score 74% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 78%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 ISASP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.

Math Proficiency72%(2025 ISASP)
School
State
67%(2025 ISASP)
ELA Proficiency76%(2025 ISASP)
School
State
74%(2025 ISASP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 13 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 74% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
92%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
92%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2013
Math
92%
ELA
82%
2014
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2015
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2016
Math
87%
ELA
82%
2017
Math
87%
ELA
82%
2018
Math
77%
ELA
72%
2019
Math
77%
ELA
72%
2020*
Math
75%
ELA
80%
2021*
Math
75%
ELA
80%
2022
Math
76%
ELA
85%
2025
Math
72%
ELA
76%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 83% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 82% (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

30.8%

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 Carroll 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 8Car-Dependent
  • Bike 51Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,018/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Carroll), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

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

Median income

$64,458

Median home value

$192,100

Median rent

$720/mo

College educated

26%

Homeownership

69.2%

Poverty rate

9.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 51401; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics14sports offered
6 boys'·8 girls'·22 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

1 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Kuemper Catholic Grade SchoolPrivate · tuition6.0PK–122.3 mi1,066Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Carroll Comm School District

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#2 of 4
District spending per student
$13,939NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Carroll High School

Carroll High School is a public high school in Carroll, IA, part of Carroll Comm School District, serving approximately 545 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #630 of 1,280 schools in IA. State assessment records show 83% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Carroll High School

What grades does Carroll High School serve?

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

How many students attend Carroll High School?

Carroll High School has an enrollment of approximately 545 students.

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

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

How does Carroll High School rank in IA?

Carroll High School ranks #630 of 1,280 schools in IA.

What is Carroll High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Carroll High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Carroll High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Carroll High School has 83% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Carroll High School a charter school?

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

Is Carroll High School a Title I school?

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

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

30.8% of students at Carroll 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
545
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers (FTE)
34
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Carroll County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
21.5%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
Area population (ZIP 51401)
12,113
Area average commute
12.1 min
Area median age
43.1
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 51401; 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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