Serving 522 students in grades 9-12, Charles City 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 47% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 522 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 24%
Graduation Rate
: 80-84% (Btm 50% in IA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 47% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 58% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Charles City 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 Charles City High School is 0.41, 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.
Charles City High School is ranked #1047 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?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Charles City High School?
The graduation rate of Charles City High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 90%.
How many students attend Charles City High School?
522 students attend Charles City High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Charles City High School students are White, 9% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Charles City High School?
Charles City High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Charles City High School offer ?
Charles City High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Charles City High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 522 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 24%
Graduation Rate
: 80-84% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 47% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 58% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
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