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Clinton High School

Public Grades 9-12

301^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 340 Iowa High Schools

Better than 11% of Iowa high schools

Summary

Clinton High School is a public high school in Clinton, Iowa, serving 947 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Clinton Community School District, which is ranked 233 out of 313 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Clinton High School has seen fluctuating graduation rates, ranging from 79.6% to 88.3% in recent years, this is slightly below the state average of around 90%. The school also faces challenges with a high chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 21.6% to 41.1%, significantly higher than the state average of 10-15%. Academically, Clinton High School's test scores on the ISASP assessments are consistently below the state averages across all subjects and grade levels, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science at 50.5%, 55.5%, and 56.1%, respectively, compared to the state averages of 69.3%, 68%, and 66.8%.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Easton Valley Junior High / High School, Central DeWitt High School, and Northeast Middle-High School, Clinton High School is underperforming in several key areas, including lower graduation rates, test scores, and higher chronic absenteeism and free/reduced lunch rates. Despite the school's higher spending per student of $16,691, compared to the nearby schools, this higher investment does not appear to be effectively improving student outcomes.

981

Students ?

14.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$16,691

Per pupil spending ?

46.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

817 8th Ave S
Clinton, IA 52732

(563) 243-7540

District: Clinton Community School District

Feeder schools for Clinton High School:

Elementary:	Bluff Elementary School
	Eagle Heights Elementary School
	Jefferson Elementary School
	Whittier Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

69.8%

Hispanic:

10.7%

Two or more races:

9.2%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 22nd percentile in 2014 → 11th in 2025

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Iowa average (55% vs 69% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (11th percentile)

!High chronic absenteeism (41% vs 22% Iowa)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school55%

District avg55%

Iowa avg69%

301^st of 340

Iowa public high schools ?

Bottom 11%▼ down 37 pts since 2016

From bottom 49% (2016) to bottom 11% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

233^rd of 313Clinton 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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Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Iowa percentile	Rating
2025	15.9	301 of 340	11.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	21.5	291 of 338	13.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	16.1	296 of 336	11.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	18.4	290 of 332	12.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	11.0	303 of 327	7.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	29.2	255 of 327	22.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	23.3	281 of 320	12.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	35.8	245 of 325	24.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	53.6	164 of 320	48.8%	★★☆☆☆
2014	33.0	251 of 322	22.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	40.2	266 of 351	24.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	54.6	194 of 351	44.7%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Iowa (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts56%-17 vs state

Science56%-11 vs state

Mathematics53%-14 vs state

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Schools Near Clinton 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 6th Grade	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 6th 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
Clinton High School	Public	9-12	817 8th Ave S	Clinton	52732	Clinton County	Clinton Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 243-7540	981	70	14.0	46.3%	685 (69.8%)	88 (9.0%)	105 (10.7%)	7 (0.7%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	90 (9.2%)	15.9	301^st of 340 public high schools	11.5%		21.5	291^st of 338 public high schools	13.9%	10				59.0	58.4	50.5				47.1	55.5	56.5		56.1	$16,691	$202	$16,490
Camanche High School	Public	9-12	937 9th Ave	Camanche	52730	Clinton County	Camanche Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 259-3008	309	23	13.3	38.5%	276 (89.3%)	1 (0.3%)	15 (4.9%)	5 (1.6%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	10 (3.2%)	57.4	164^th of 340 public high schools	51.8%		59.7	151^st of 338 public high schools	55.3%	13				69.2	77.9	80.0				69.2	79.2	71.7		68.8	$14,272	$66	$14,205
Northeast Middle-High School	Public	6-12	3690 Hwy.136	Goose Lake	52750	Clinton County	Northeast Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 577-2249	452	32	13.9	29.0%	408 (90.3%)	6 (1.3%)	23 (5.1%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.7%)	72.6	73^rd of 340 public high schools	78.5%		71.5	83^rd of 338 public high schools	75.4%	10	76.1	83.9	91.5	88.3	89.2	82.1	87.0	78.6	83.1	71.7	70.8	79.1	71.8	73.8	$13,737	$240	$13,498
Central DeWitt High School	Public	9-12	519 E. 11th St.	De Witt	52742	Clinton County	Central DeWitt School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 659-0715	533	36	14.7	26.6%	478 (89.7%)	14 (2.6%)	20 (3.8%)	3 (0.6%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (3.0%)	68	103^rd of 340 public high schools	69.7%		66.9	106^th of 338 public high schools	68.6%	3				88.9	81.9	78.1				78.0	71.7	65.9		76.4	$16,020	$272	$15,748
Easton Valley Junior High / High School	Public	7-12	321 W. School St.	Preston	52069	Jackson County	Easton Valley Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 689-4221	198	21	9.3	38.9%	186 (93.9%)	2 (1.0%)	7 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.5%)	24	287^th of 340 public high schools	15.6%		34.5	262^nd of 338 public high schools	22.5%	25		67.9	68.4	77.3	72.5	32.3		67.9	68.4	40.9	50.0	54.8	44.7	60.0	$16,207	$53	$16,154

Frequently Asked Questions about Clinton High School

Is Clinton High School a good school?

Clinton High School ranks in the bottom 11.5% of Iowa high schools.

How many students attend Clinton High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 981 students attended Clinton High School.

What is the racial makeup of Clinton High School?

Students at Clinton High School are 70% White, 11% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 9% African American.

What district is Clinton High School in?

Clinton Community School District

What schools feed into Clinton High School?

Clinton High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Bluff Elementary School
Elementary : Eagle Heights Elementary School
Elementary : Jefferson Elementary School
Elementary : Whittier Elementary School

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