For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 481 students in 51632, IA.
The top ranked public high school in 51632, IA is Clarinda High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high school in zipcode 51632 have an average math proficiency score of 79% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in 51632, IA have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Iowa public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 51632 have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is equal to the Iowa average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Clarinda High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Iowa or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public high school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best 51632, IA Public High Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Clarinda High School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
100 N. Cardinal Drive
Clarinda, IA 51632
(712) 542-5167
Clarinda, IA 51632
(712) 542-5167
Gr: 7-12 | 481 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
51632, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Alternative High School Clarinda Comm. School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
423 East Nodaway St
Clarinda, IA 51632
(712) 542-5165
Clarinda, IA 51632
(712) 542-5165
Gr: 9-12 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Clarinda Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1820 N 16th
Clarinda, IA 51632
(712) 542-3103
Clarinda, IA 51632
(712) 542-3103
Gr: 6-12 | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 51632, IA?
The top ranked public high schools in 51632, IA include Clarinda High School.
How many public high schools are located in 51632?
1 public high schools are located in 51632.
What is the racial composition of students in 51632?
51632 public high schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public high schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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