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Clear Lake High School

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Clear Lake High School ranks 61 st of 340 Iowa high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

61^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 340 Iowa High Schools

Better than 82% of Iowa high schools

Summary

Clear Lake High School is a public high school in Clear Lake, Iowa, serving 458 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Clear Lake Community School District, which is ranked 78 out of 313 districts in the state and rated 4 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger.

Clear Lake High School consistently outperforms the state average in academic assessments, with 83.7% of 10th graders, 82.9% of 11th graders, and 81.6% of 9th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state averages of 74.7%, 69.3%, and 76.4%, respectively. The school also exceeds the state in Mathematics and Science proficiency. Additionally, Clear Lake High School maintains high graduation rates, ranging from 87.5% to 98.1% over the past few years, which are consistently above the state average. While the school has experienced some fluctuations in chronic absenteeism rates, they are generally lower than the state average.

When compared to nearby high schools, such as West Fork High School, Forest City High School, Garner-Hayfield-Ventura High School, and Central Springs High School, Clear Lake High School consistently outperforms them in academic achievement, graduation rates, and student attendance. The school's higher spending per student and relatively low student-teacher ratio may contribute to its success.

461

Students ?

15.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$16,404

Per pupil spending ?

26.9%

Free/discounted lunch ?

125 N 20th St
Clear Lake, IA 50428

(641) 357-5235

District: Clear Lake Community School District

Feeder schools for Clear Lake High School:

Elementary:	Clear Creek Elementary School
Middle:	Clear Lake Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

85.7%

Hispanic:

6.9%

Two or more races:

4.8%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 15th percentile in 2015 → 82nd in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Iowa average (80% vs 69% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 18% of Iowa high schools

✓98% graduate in 4 years — above the Iowa average (88%)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school80%

District avg80%

Iowa avg69%

61^st of 340

Iowa public high schools ?

Top 18%▲ up 67 pts since 2015

From bottom 15% (2015) to top 18% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

78^th of 313Clear Lake 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	74.4	61 of 340	82.1%	★★★★☆
2024	65.9	114 of 338	66.3%	★★★☆☆
2023	74.0	62 of 336	81.5%	★★★★☆
2022	75.4	58 of 332	82.5%	★★★★☆
2021	59.8	130 of 327	60.2%	★★★☆☆
2019	65.6	119 of 327	63.6%	★★★☆☆
2018	64.9	117 of 320	63.4%	★★★☆☆
2017	35.6	247 of 325	24.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	54.9	159 of 320	50.3%	★★★☆☆
2015	21.3	276 of 324	14.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	44.8	212 of 322	34.2%	★★☆☆☆
2013	36.8	278 of 351	20.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	20.0	314 of 351	10.5%	★☆☆☆☆

By subject vs Iowa (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts83%+9 vs state

Science82%+15 vs state

Mathematics78%+12 vs state

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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 9th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 10th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 11th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 9th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 10th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 11th Grade	ISASP Science 10th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Clear Lake High School	Public	9-12	125 N 20th St	Clear Lake	50428	Cerro Gordo County	Clear Lake Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 357-5235	461	30	15.3	26.9%	395 (85.7%)	7 (1.5%)	32 (6.9%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	22 (4.8%)	74.4	61^st of 340 public high schools	82.1%		65.9	114^th of 338 public high schools	66.3%	53	81.6	83.7	82.9	73.7	76.9	82.9	81.7	$16,404	$315	$16,089
Mason City High School	Public	9-12	1700 4th St. SE	Mason City	50401	Cerro Gordo County	Mason City Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 421-4431	891	54	16.5	41.2%	629 (70.6%)	59 (6.6%)	121 (13.6%)	19 (2.1%)	7 (0.8%)	33 (3.7%)	19 (2.1%)	33.4	265^th of 340 public high schools	22.1%		17.7	298^th of 338 public high schools	11.8%	33	72.7	68.1	71.2	56.7	61.2	59.5	54.9	$16,496	$408	$16,086
Alternative School	Public	9-12	19 N. Illinois Ave.	Mason City	50401	Cerro Gordo County	Mason City Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 421-4426	91	6	15.4	50.5%	65 (71.4%)	8 (8.8%)	10 (11.0%)	1 (1.1%)	1 (1.1%)	4 (4.4%)	1 (1.1%)	20.4	293^rd of 340 public high schools	13.8%		14.6	307^th of 338 public high schools	9.2%	14		72.7	56.3		45.5	15.6	81.8	$15,600	$305	$15,294
Mason City Virtual Academy	Public, Virtual	8-12	19 N. Illinois	Mason City	50401	Cerro Gordo County	Mason City Community School District	No	(n/a)	Yes	No	(641) 421-4426	88	2	58.6	43.2%	62 (70.5%)	3 (3.4%)	16 (18.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.4%)	4 (4.5%)	5	320^th of 340 public high schools	5.9%		17.5	301^st of 338 public high schools	10.9%	19		64.3	42.9		42.9	14.3	21.4
Garner-Hayfield-Ventura High School	Public	9-12	605 West Lyon Street	Garner	50438	Hancock County	Garner-Hayfield-Ventura Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 923-2632	295	22	13.6	33.9%	259 (87.8%)	8 (2.7%)	19 (6.4%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	7 (2.4%)	76	52^nd of 340 public high schools	84.7%		72.9	74^th of 338 public high schools	78.1%	22	89.4	88.4	82.2	75.8	73.9	80.8	75.4	$15,762	$212	$15,550
Central Springs High School	Public	9-12	105 S East St	Manly	50456	Worth County	Central Springs Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 454-2208	236	16	14.6	29.7%	213 (90.3%)	2 (0.8%)	11 (4.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	7 (3.0%)	63.9	129^th of 340 public high schools	62.1%		72.6	76^th of 338 public high schools	77.5%	53	96.5	83.1	76.3	80.7	62.7	71.2	62.7	$15,398	$174	$15,225
Forest City High School	Public	9-12	206 W School St	Forest City	50436	Winnebago County	Forest City Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 585-2324	304	27	11.0	31.6%	253 (83.2%)	5 (1.6%)	33 (10.9%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.6%)	72.5	75^th of 340 public high schools	77.9%		63.1	126^th of 338 public high schools	62.7%	51	73.6	82.4	84.1	79.2	74.1	87.0	84.7	$15,828	$270	$15,558
West Fork High School	Public	9-12	453 N. 5th St.	Sheffield	50475	Franklin County	West Fork Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 892-4461	191	18	10.7	31.4%	176 (92.1%)	2 (1.0%)	7 (3.7%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.1%)	44.9	220^th of 340 public high schools	35.3%					(n/a)	77.8	77.5	67.4	66.7	57.5	54.3	72.5	$15,359	$137	$15,222

Frequently Asked Questions about Clear Lake High School

Is Clear Lake High School a good school?

Clear Lake High School ranks 61^st of 340 Iowa high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What schools feed into Clear Lake High School?

Clear Lake High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Clear Creek Elementary School
Middle : Clear Lake Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Clear Lake High School?

Students at Clear Lake High School are 86% White, 7% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 2% African American.

How many students attend Clear Lake High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 461 students attended Clear Lake High School.

What district is Clear Lake High School in?

Clear Lake Community School District

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