Clarinda High School vs. Shenandoah High School
Should you attend Clarinda High School or Shenandoah High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Clarinda High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Shenandoah High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Graduation Rate
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 481 students in grades 7-12, Clarinda 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 64% (which is equal to the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (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 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 290 students in grades 9-12, Shenandoah High School ranks in the top 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 64% (which is equal to the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (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 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
7-12
9-12
Total Students
481 students
290 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
56% | 44%
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
22 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#657 out of 1233 schools in IA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#527 out of 1233 schools in IA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
79%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
60-64%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
≥95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 7 Students
81
-
Grade 8 Students
71
-
Grade 9 Students
82
84
Grade 10 Students
88
74
Grade 11 Students
74
64
Grade 12 Students
85
68
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
3%
6%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
91%
89%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
3%
Diversity Score
0.17
0.21
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
9%
