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Clayton Ridge High School

Public Grades 9-12
14th
SchoolDigger Rank ?
of 340 Iowa High Schools
Better than 96% of Iowa high schools
Summary

Clayton Ridge High School is a public high school located in Guttenberg, Iowa, serving 179 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Clayton Ridge Community School District, which is ranked 218 out of 313 districts in Iowa and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Clayton Ridge High School consistently outperforms the district and state averages in academic proficiency, with 90.6% of 10th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 57.8% for the district and 74.7% for the state. The school has also seen a significant improvement in its statewide ranking, moving from the 192nd position out of 327 Iowa high schools in 2018-2019 to the 14th position out of 340 in 2024-2025, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. Additionally, the school has maintained high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 87.5% to 100% in recent years, consistently outperforming the district and state averages.

When compared to the nearby Edgewood-Colesburg High School and Central Middle School/High School, Clayton Ridge High School stands out with its stronger academic performance, higher statewide ranking, and lower student-teacher ratio. While the school serves a population with a relatively high percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, it continues to demonstrate a strong focus on academic excellence and a commitment to supporting its diverse student population.

176
Students ?
9.6
Student/teacher ratio ?
$28,257
Per pupil spending ?
32.4%
Free/discounted lunch ?
 131 S River Park Dr
       Guttenberg, IA  52052-0520

(563) 252-2342

District: Clayton Ridge Community School District


Feeder schools for Clayton Ridge High School:

Elementary:    Clayton Ridge Elementary School
Middle:    Clayton Ridge Middle School
Racial breakdown:

White:
90.9%
Hispanic:
6.3%
Two or more races:
2.3%
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At a glance
▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 80th percentile in 2015 → 96th in 2025
Strengths
✓Test scores above the Iowa average (87% vs 69% meeting standards)
✓Ranks in the top 4% of Iowa high schools
✓100% graduate in 4 years — above the Iowa average (89%)
Worth a look
!High chronic absenteeism (30% vs 22% Iowa)
Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?
This school87%
District avg46%
Iowa avg69%
14th of 340
Iowa public high schools ?
Top 4%▲ up 16 pts since 2015
From top 20% (2015) to top 4% (2025)
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★★★★★
SchoolDigger rating ?
218th of 313Clayton Ridge 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

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankIowa percentileRating
202585.214 of 34095.9%★★★★★
202473.768 of 33879.9%★★★★☆
202368.396 of 33671.4%★★★★☆
202273.171 of 33278.6%★★★★☆
202166.899 of 32769.7%★★★★☆
201948.4192 of 32741.3%★★☆☆☆
201849.3198 of 32038.1%★★☆☆☆
201750.1196 of 32539.7%★★☆☆☆
201670.893 of 32070.9%★★★★☆
201575.864 of 32480.2%★★★★☆
201442.3223 of 32230.7%★★☆☆☆
201348.8221 of 35137.0%★★☆☆☆
201244.5243 of 35130.8%★★☆☆☆
By subject vs Iowa (2024-2025) ?
Science91%+24 vs state
English Language Arts89%+15 vs state
Mathematics85%+19 vs state

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Frequently Asked Questions about Clayton Ridge High School

In the 2024-25 school year, 176 students attended Clayton Ridge High School.

Students at Clayton Ridge High School are 91% White, 6% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

Yes! Clayton Ridge High School is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 14th of 340 Iowa high schools.

Clayton Ridge High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Clayton Ridge Elementary School
Middle : Clayton Ridge Middle School


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