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Clinton High School
High School · Clinton Comm School District · Clinton, IA
A Clinton Comm School District high school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
817 8th Ave S, Clinton, IA 52732
- Math 53% vs IA 67% (2025)
- Reading 56% vs IA 74% (2025)
- 86.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Clinton High School score 54% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 69%).
2025 ISASP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 19 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 55% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 68% (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 34 test records from IA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
47.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Clinton 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 46Car-Dependent
- Transit 25Some Transit
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,124/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Clinton), 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
$58,380
Median home value
$118,700
Median rent
$768/mo
College educated
21.3%
Homeownership
67.7%
Poverty rate
17.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 52732; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prince of Peace Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | K–12 | 0.8 mi | 187 | Compare → |
| Unity Christian Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | K–12 | 3.2 mi | 142 | Compare → |
| Fulton High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | 9–12 | 3.3 mi | 275 | Compare → |
| Unity Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | K–12 | 3.4 mi | 142 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Clinton Comm School District
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #6 of 6
- District spending per student
- $14,503NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 22.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Clinton High School is listed in Clinton Comm School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Clinton High School
Clinton High School is a public high school in Clinton, IA, part of Clinton Comm School District, serving approximately 947 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,172 of 1,280 schools in IA. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Clinton High School
What grades does Clinton High School serve?
Clinton High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Clinton High School?
Clinton High School has an enrollment of approximately 947 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clinton High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Clinton High School is 13.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Clinton High School rank in IA?
Clinton High School ranks #1,172 of 1,280 schools in IA.
What is Clinton High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Clinton High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 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 Clinton High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Clinton High School has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Clinton High School a charter school?
No, Clinton High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Clinton High School a Title I school?
No, Clinton High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Clinton High School?
47.8% of students at Clinton 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
- 947
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 70
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Clinton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 44.9%
- Phone
- (563) 243-7540
- 4-Year Graduation
- 86.0%
- Area population (ZIP 52732)
- 26,004
- Area average commute
- 19.4 min
- Area median age
- 42.8
Official sources & links
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 52732; 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
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