Clarion-Goldfield-Dows High School

Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Comm School District

www.clargold.org

291 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Clarion-Goldfield-Dows (CGD) High School, located in Clarion, Iowa, serves as the primary secondary education hub for the Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Community School District. Formed through the consolidation of the Clarion, Goldfield, and Dows districts, the school reflects a commitment to rural community values while providing a comprehensive academic environment. The high school focuses on preparing students for post-secondary success by offering a blend of core curriculum, elective courses, and extracurricular activities designed to foster both academic growth and personal development.

Beyond the classroom, the school plays a central role in the social fabric of the community. As the home of the "Cowboys," CGD High School hosts a variety of athletic programs, arts initiatives, and student organizations that encourage school spirit and community engagement. By leveraging its resources to support diverse student interests, the school aims to cultivate a supportive atmosphere where students are empowered to develop the skills necessary to succeed in their future professional and personal endeavors.

291

Total Students

23.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

51.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Clarion-Goldfield-Dows High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	172
Hispanic	111
Asian	4
Two or More	3
American Indian	1

White
172 (59.1%)
Hispanic
111 (38.1%)
Asian
4 (1.4%)
Two or More
3 (1.0%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

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:	Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Comm School District
Phone:	(515)532-2895
Website:	http://www.clargold.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	291
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	129
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	20

* 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 9 70

Grade 10 64

Grade 11 83

Grade 12 74