Clarinda High School

Clarinda Comm School District
100 N. Cardinal Drive
Clarinda, IA 51632
511 Students
High School 7th - 12th
School Overview
Clarinda High School, located in Clarinda, Iowa, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Clarinda Community School District. Committed to fostering academic excellence and personal growth, the school offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary education and career readiness. The campus serves as a central hub for the local community, emphasizing a supportive environment where students are encouraged to engage in both their studies and the broader school culture.

In addition to its core academic programs, Clarinda High School places a strong emphasis on extracurricular involvement, providing students with various opportunities to participate in athletics, fine arts, and student organizations. By blending traditional instructional methods with a focus on student-led initiatives, the school aims to cultivate well-rounded individuals who are equipped with the skills necessary to succeed in a changing global landscape. For more information regarding their current programs, faculty, or district policies, you can visit their official website at http://www.clarinda.k12.ia.us/chs.html.
511
Total Students
36.8
Full-Time Teachers
13.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
37.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    461 (90.2%)
  • Two or More
    27 (5.3%)
  • Hispanic
    14 (2.7%)
  • Black
    3 (0.6%)
  • Asian
    3 (0.6%)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.6%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Clarinda Comm School District
Phone: (712)542-5167
Website: http://www.clarinda.k12.ia.us/chs.html
Grade Range: 7th - 12th
Total Students: 511
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 36.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 170
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 21

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 7 80
Grade 8 91
Grade 9 84
Grade 10 85
Grade 11 91
Grade 12 80
Gender Ratio