- Enrollment
- 685
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Clear Lake, IA
Clear Lake High School
Federal NCES profile for Clear Lake High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 190762000363
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clear Lake High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Iowa schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Clear Lake · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.9:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 29.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Clear Lake High School has class sizes larger than 76% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clear Lake High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Clear Lake, IA.
School address
District: Clear Lake Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190762000363 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Clear Lake High School held near 458 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 29.7 → 31.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 190762000363 · Clear Lake, IA High · SMALL · TRAD
461 enr · 15.9:1 · 29.5% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Clear Creek Elementary School (685 students)
Clear Lake High School held near 458 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 29.7 → 31.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Clear Lake High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Clear Creek El
Clear Creek Elementary School
685 students
- This school
Clear Lake High School
461 students
- Clear Lake Mid
Clear Lake Middle School
308 students
What this shows Clear Lake High School reports 461 students on the CCD universe file.
How Clear Lake High School compares
Clear Lake High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.9:1 | ▲ 7% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.5% | ▼ 19% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 461 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
461
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% below the Iowa average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 76% in Iowa - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,859
per pupil, district-wide
- below Iowa avg of $13,441
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.8 FTE
Per 256 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 85.7%
Hispanic or Latino 6.9%
Two or More 4.8%
African American 1.5%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 85.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.8, Clear Lake High School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Clear Lake Comm School District reports $11,859 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Clear Lake High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clear Creek Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clear Lake Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clear Lake High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 308
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~461 students)
Frequently asked questions about Clear Lake High School
How many students attend Clear Lake High School?
Clear Lake High School has 461 students enrolled. It is a high school in Clear Lake, IA. CCD year-over-year: 458 (2022-23) → 458 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clear Lake High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Clear Lake High School is 15.9:1, which is 7% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Clear Lake High School?
29.5% of students at Clear Lake High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clear Lake High School?
The largest demographic group at Clear Lake High School is White at 85.7% of enrollment, in Clear Lake, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clear Lake High School?
Clear Lake High School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Clear Lake High School rank among public schools in Clear Lake?
By Resource Investment Index, Clear Lake High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Clear Lake, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Clear Lake Comm School District?
Besides Clear Lake High School, Clear Lake Comm School District also operates Clear Creek Elementary School (685 students) and Clear Lake Middle School (308 students). See the Clear Lake Comm School District district page for the complete list.