Serving 281 students in grades 9-12, South Central Calhoun 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 55-59% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% 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: 281 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 9%
Graduation Rate
: ≥90% (Top 50% in IA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 65-69% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
South Central Calhoun 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 South Central Calhoun High School is 0.17, 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.
What is South Central Calhoun High School's ranking?
South Central Calhoun High School is ranked #849 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?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of South Central Calhoun High School?
The graduation rate of South Central Calhoun High School is 90%, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 90%.
How many students attend South Central Calhoun High School?
281 students attend South Central Calhoun High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of South Central Calhoun High School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Central Calhoun High School?
South Central Calhoun High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does South Central Calhoun High School offer ?
South Central Calhoun High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is South Central Calhoun High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 281 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 9%
Graduation Rate
: ≥90% (Top 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 65-69% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
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