Serving 21 students in grades 11-12, Carrie Lane High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥50% (which was lower than the Iowa state average of 77%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥50% (which was lower than the Iowa state average of 72%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 11-12
Total Students
21 students
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)≥50%
77%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)≥50%
72%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
9%
13%
Black
n/a
7%
White
86%
71%
Hawaiian
5%
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(14-15)<50%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 77% IA state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 72% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Carrie Lane High School?
The graduation rate of Carrie Lane High School is 50%, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 88%.
How many students attend Carrie Lane High School?
21 students attend Carrie Lane High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Carrie Lane High School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Carrie Lane High School?
Carrie Lane High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Carrie Lane High School offer ?
Carrie Lane High School offers enrollment in grades 11-12
What school district is Carrie Lane High School part of?
Carrie Lane High School is part of Charles City Community School District.
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