Serving 375 students in grades 9-12, Chariton High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 375 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 6%
Graduation Rate
: 90-94% (Top 30% in IA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 59% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 71% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 60-64% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Chariton High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chariton High School is 0.11, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Chariton High School is ranked #809 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Chariton High School?
The graduation rate of Chariton High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 90%.
How many students attend Chariton High School?
375 students attend Chariton High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Chariton High School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chariton High School?
Chariton High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Chariton High School offer ?
Chariton High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Chariton High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 375 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 6%
Graduation Rate
: 90-94% (Top 30%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 59% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 71% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 60-64% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
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