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Central Lee High School

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Central Lee High School ranks 53 rd of 340 Iowa high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

53^rd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 340 Iowa High Schools

Better than 84% of Iowa high schools

Summary

Central Lee High School is a public high school in Donnellson, Iowa, serving 318 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Central Lee Community School District, which is ranked 86 out of 313 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Central Lee High School consistently outperforms the state average in ISASP test scores, with proficiency rates ranging from 66.7% to 89.4% in the 2024-2025 school year, compared to the state averages of 65.6% to 74.7%. The school's performance has been improving over the years, with its statewide ranking rising from 242 out of 325 high schools in 2016-2017 to 53 out of 340 high schools in 2024-2025. Additionally, Central Lee High School maintains high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 87.5% to 97.1% in recent years, and has relatively low chronic absenteeism rates compared to nearby Keokuk High School and Fort Madison High School.

When compared to the nearby schools, Central Lee High School consistently outperforms Keokuk High School and Fort Madison High School in academic performance, statewide ranking, graduation rates, and chronic absenteeism. The school also has a more favorable student-teacher ratio than Keokuk High School, though it is slightly higher than Fort Madison High School. Overall, Central Lee High School is a high-performing institution that consistently exceeds its regional counterparts in various academic and operational metrics.

353

Students ?

14.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,648

Per pupil spending ?

33.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

2642 Highway 218
Donnellson, IA 52625

(319) 835-9510

District: Central Lee Community School District

Feeder schools for Central Lee High School:

Elementary:	Central Lee Elementary School
Middle:	Central Lee Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.1%

Two or more races:

4.5%

Hispanic:

2.0%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 43rd percentile in 2015 → 84th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Iowa average (82% vs 69% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 16% of Iowa high schools

✓97% graduate in 4 years — above the Iowa average (88%)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school82%

District avg82%

Iowa avg69%

53^rd of 340

Iowa public high schools ?

Top 16%▲ up 42 pts since 2015

From bottom 43% (2015) to top 16% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

86^th of 313Central Lee Community School District among Iowa districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Iowa percentile	Rating
2025	75.9	53 of 340	84.4%	★★★★☆
2024	75.7	54 of 338	84.0%	★★★★☆
2023	72.7	71 of 336	78.9%	★★★★☆
2022	63.4	118 of 332	64.5%	★★★☆☆
2021	59.6	133 of 327	59.3%	★★★☆☆
2019	68.1	99 of 327	69.7%	★★★★☆
2018	58.9	150 of 320	53.1%	★★★☆☆
2017	36.6	242 of 325	25.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	50.1	178 of 320	44.4%	★★☆☆☆
2015	51.5	185 of 324	42.9%	★★☆☆☆
2014	49.0	198 of 322	38.5%	★★☆☆☆
2013	70.1	89 of 351	74.6%	★★★★☆
2012	64.0	138 of 351	60.7%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Iowa (2024-2025) ?

Science89%+23 vs state

English Language Arts86%+13 vs state

Mathematics75%+8 vs state

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Schools Near Central Lee High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				ISASP English Language Arts (2025)					ISASP Mathematics (2025)					ISASP Science (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISASP English Language Arts 7th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 8th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 9th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 10th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 11th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 7th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 8th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 9th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 10th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 11th Grade	ISASP Science 8th Grade	ISASP Science 10th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Central Lee High School	Public	9-12	2642 Highway 218	Donnellson	52625	Lee County	Central Lee Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 835-9510	353	24	14.8	33.7%	325 (92.1%)	3 (0.8%)	7 (2.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	16 (4.5%)	75.9	53^rd of 340 public high schools	84.4%		75.7	54^th of 338 public high schools	84.0%	1			82.8	87.1	88.8			66.7	81.2	77.5		89.4	$13,648	$237	$13,411
Fort Madison Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	2001 Ave B	Fort Madison	52627	Lee County	Fort Madison Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 372-1862	852	61	13.9	51.8%	701 (82.3%)	14 (1.6%)	72 (8.5%)	8 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	56 (6.6%)	29.9	275^th of 340 public high schools	19.1%		41.9	234^th of 338 public high schools	30.8%	41	66.9	69.1	68.8	70.4	57.9	61.2	60.1	57.4	64.3	58.3	59.9	57.1	$19,711	$413	$19,298
Keokuk High School	Public	9-12	2285 Middle Rd	Keokuk	52632	Lee County	Keokuk Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 524-2542	583	39	15.0	49.7%	481 (82.5%)	24 (4.1%)	24 (4.1%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	51 (8.7%)	36.7	258^th of 340 public high schools	24.1%		32.1	266^th of 338 public high schools	21.3%	8			70.6	70.6	59.7			63.9	60.9	53.6		73.7	$15,919	$562	$15,357

Frequently Asked Questions about Central Lee High School

What schools feed into Central Lee High School?

Central Lee High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Central Lee Elementary School
Middle : Central Lee Middle School

What district is Central Lee High School in?

Central Lee Community School District

What is the racial makeup of Central Lee High School?

Students at Central Lee High School are 92% White, 5% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

Is Central Lee High School a good school?

Central Lee High School ranks 53^rd of 340 Iowa high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Central Lee High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 353 students attended Central Lee High School.

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