Clarinda Academy (Closed 2023)

1820 N 16th
Clarinda, IA 51632
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Clarinda Academy serves 53 students in grades 6-12. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was lower than the Iowa state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 68% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic and Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
53 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (IA)
(18-19)
<50%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
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American Indian
9%
n/a
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Asian
n/a
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Clarinda Academy and the percentage of Asian public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Hispanic
17%
13%
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Black
34%
7%
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White
32%
71%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
8%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Iowa.
0.75
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Clarinda Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Clarinda Academy?
53 students attend Clarinda Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Clarinda Academy students are Black, 32% of students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are American Indian, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Clarinda Academy?
Clarinda Academy has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Clarinda Academy offer ?
Clarinda Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Clarinda Academy part of?
Clarinda Academy is part of Clarinda Community School District.

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