Clear Lake High School is a rural public high school in the Clear Lake Community School District. It is within the city of Clear Lake, Iowa. It is located in Cerro Gordo County. The school colors are black and gold and the mascot is a lion.
Serving 461 students in grades 9-12, Clear Lake High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 84% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 461 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in IA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 73% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 84% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Clear Lake High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Clear Lake High School's student population of 461 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
461 students
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Clear Lake High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,223 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Clear Lake High School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#355 out of 1223 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
84%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
7%
14%
Black
2%
7%
White
86%
70%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Clear Lake High School's ranking?
Clear Lake High School is ranked #355 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
73% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Clear Lake High School?
The graduation rate of Clear Lake High School is 95%, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 90%.
How many students attend Clear Lake High School?
461 students attend Clear Lake High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Clear Lake High School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Clear Lake High School?
Clear Lake High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Clear Lake High School offer ?
Clear Lake High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Clear Lake High School part of?
Clear Lake High School is part of Clear Lake Comm School District.
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