Enrollment
981
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Clinton, IA
Clinton High School
Federal NCES profile for Clinton High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 190771000370
👥 S:T ratio 44
📚 AP courses 55
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clinton High School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median. It is also one of the largest schools in Iowa.
- #6 of 6
- public schools in Clinton · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 45.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Clinton High School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clinton High School ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Clinton, IA.
School address
District: Clinton Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190771000370 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
70.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.6%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
+25% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Clinton High School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Clinton High School
Clinton High School is a large high school in Clinton, Iowa, enrolling 981 students.
At 14:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Iowa median, within a few percentage points of the 14.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 45.6% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Iowa, bigger than 95% of state schools at 981 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 94% of the 1,322 Iowa schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 57 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Iowa schools statewide, it ranks #52, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (70%) and Hispanic or Latino (11%) (diversity index 48/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 11 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 273 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 200 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 981 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Clinton Comm School District also operates Clinton Middle School (745 students) and Eagle Heights Elementary School (443 students) alongside Clinton High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Clinton High School compares
Clinton High School on the metrics families compare, against Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14:1 | ▼ 5% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.6% | ▲ 25% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 981 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
981
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
45.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% above the Iowa average of 36.4%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 50% in Iowa - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
36.7%
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
$12,866
per pupil, district-wide
- above Iowa avg of $12,854
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.6 FTE
Per 273 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
65
in-school suspensions + 135 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 70.1%
Hispanic or Latino 10.7%
Two or More 9.2%
African American 9.0%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 70.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.1, Clinton High School is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Clinton Comm School District, which includes Clinton High School.
$12,866
Per student
+0%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.0%
State 58.7%
Federal 12.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Clinton High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinton Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eagle Heights Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bluff Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Whittier Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clinton High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 745
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 443
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 376
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 372
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 331
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Iowa, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~981 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Clinton High School
How many students attend Clinton High School?
Clinton High School has 981 students enrolled. It is a high school in Clinton, IA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clinton High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Clinton High School is 14:1, which is 5% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Clinton High School?
45.6% of students at Clinton High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clinton High School?
The largest demographic group at Clinton High School is White at 70.1% of enrollment, in Clinton, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clinton High School?
Clinton High School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Clinton High School rank among public schools in Clinton?
By Resource Investment Index, Clinton High School ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Clinton, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Clinton on the city page.
Is Clinton High School a good school?
Clinton High School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median. It is also one of the largest schools in Iowa. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Clinton Comm School District?
Besides Clinton High School, Clinton Comm School District also operates Clinton Middle School (745 students), Eagle Heights Elementary School (443 students), and Jefferson Elementary School (376 students). See the Clinton Comm School District district page for the complete list.
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