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Chariton High School

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Chariton High School ranks 229 th of 340 Iowa high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

229^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 340 Iowa High Schools

Better than 33% of Iowa high schools

Summary

Chariton High School is a public high school located in Chariton, Iowa, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 375 students. The school is part of the Chariton Community School District, which is ranked 237 out of 313 districts in Iowa and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Chariton High School has maintained a relatively stable 4-year graduation rate, ranging from 87.2% to 90.6% over the past few years, slightly above the state average. However, the school has seen a concerning increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 21.6% in 2023-2024 to 28.0% in 2022-2023, significantly higher than the state average. Chariton High School's test scores in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science show a mixed performance compared to the state average, with the school performing above the state average in some grade levels and subjects, but underperforming in others.

When comparing Chariton High School to nearby schools, such as Wayne Community Junior-Senior High School and Southeast Warren Junior-Senior High School, these schools generally outperform Chariton High School in terms of statewide rankings, test scores, and graduation rates. On the other hand, Mormon Trail Junior-Senior High School and Melcher-Dallas High School tend to have lower statewide rankings and test scores compared to Chariton High School. Additionally, Chariton High School has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 50% to 55.79% over the past few years, indicating a higher proportion of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.

372

Students ?

13.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$15,840

Per pupil spending ?

55.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

501 N Grand
Chariton, IA 50049

(641) 774-5066

District: Chariton Community School District

Feeder schools for Chariton High School:

Elementary:	Columbus Elementary School
	Van Allen Elementary School
Middle:	Chariton Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

90.6%

Hispanic:

7.0%

Two or more races:

1.3%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 35th percentile in 2015 → 33rd in 2025

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school67%

District avg67%

Iowa avg69%

229^th of 340

Iowa public high schools ?

Bottom 33%▼ down 2 pts since 2015

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

237^th of 313Chariton 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	42.3	229 of 340	32.6%	★★☆☆☆
2024	49.1	200 of 338	40.8%	★★☆☆☆
2023	44.8	215 of 336	36.0%	★★☆☆☆
2022	47.0	191 of 332	42.5%	★★☆☆☆
2021	41.6	220 of 327	32.7%	★★☆☆☆
2019	46.9	205 of 327	37.3%	★★☆☆☆
2018	63.1	128 of 320	60.0%	★★★☆☆
2017	26.6	272 of 325	16.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	21.4	270 of 320	15.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	46.6	211 of 324	34.9%	★★☆☆☆
2014	43.2	219 of 322	32.0%	★★☆☆☆
2013	51.5	213 of 351	39.3%	★★☆☆☆
2012	38.3	265 of 351	24.5%	★☆☆☆☆

By subject vs Iowa (2024-2025) ?

Science72%+5 vs state

English Language Arts68%-5 vs state

Mathematics64%~ state avg

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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 5th Grade	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 5th 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 5th Grade	ISASP Science 8th Grade	ISASP Science 10th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Chariton High School	Public	9-12	501 N Grand	Chariton	50049	Lucas County	Chariton Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 774-5066	372	28	13.0	55.1%	337 (90.6%)	2 (0.5%)	26 (7.0%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.3%)	42.3	229^th of 340 public high schools	32.6%		49.1	200^th of 338 public high schools	40.8%	29					62.2	78.5	65.5					56.7	68.4	67.9			72.2	$15,840	$216	$15,624
Melcher-Dallas High School	Public	7-12	214 S Main	Melcher	50163	Marion County	Melcher-Dallas Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 947-3731	151	14	10.4	30.5%	146 (96.7%)	4 (2.6%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23.4	290^th of 340 public high schools	14.7%		41.3	235^th of 338 public high schools	30.5%	55			61.1	73.7	87.5	60.9	62.5			55.6	57.9	45.8	47.8	43.8		52.6	47.8	$17,935	$366	$17,567
Mormon Trail Junior-Senior High School	Public	7-12	403 S Front St	Humeston	50123	Wayne County	Mormon Trail Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 877-2521	98	6	15.7	59.2%	92 (93.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (4.1%)	9.6	314^th of 340 public high schools	7.6%					(n/a)			71.4	88.9	62.5	52.4	60.0			57.1	66.7	52.9	38.1	50.0		72.2	19.0	$15,600	$338	$15,263
Southeast Warren Junior-Senior High School	Public	5-12	16331 Tyler St	Liberty Center	50145	Warren County	Southeast Warren Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 466-3331	276	24	11.7	29.7%	260 (94.2%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.4%)	51.7	192^nd of 340 public high schools	43.5%		67.1	104^th of 338 public high schools	69.2%	88	93.8	90.6	85.2	88.9	83.3	76.5	75.6	81.3	75.0	88.9	85.2	50.0	73.5	65.9	68.8	77.8	64.7	$14,945	$97	$14,849
Wayne Community Junior-Senior High School	Public	7-12	102 N Dekalb Street	Corydon	50060	Wayne County	Wayne Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 872-2184	255	20	12.7	54.9%	238 (93.3%)	3 (1.2%)	5 (2.0%)	2 (0.8%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.0%)	67.4	104^th of 340 public high schools	69.4%		78.3	40^th of 338 public high schools	88.2%	64			90.7	75.0	87.9	79.5	78.4			90.7	75.0	70.6	75.0	72.5		55.0	75.0	$14,434	$263	$14,171

Frequently Asked Questions about Chariton High School

Is Chariton High School a good school?

Chariton High School ranks 229^th of 340 Iowa high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is Chariton High School in?

Chariton Community School District

What schools feed into Chariton High School?

Chariton High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Columbus Elementary School
Elementary : Van Allen Elementary School
Middle : Chariton Middle School

How many students attend Chariton High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 372 students attended Chariton High School.

What is the racial makeup of Chariton High School?

Students at Chariton High School are 91% White, 7% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

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