High Schools in Belmond-Klemme Community School District

The Belmond-Klemme Community School District in Iowa is home to two high schools: Belmond-Klemme Community Junior-Senior High School and Belmond-Klemme Alternative School. The main high school has shown steady improvement in its statewide ranking, moving from 318th out of 332 Iowa high schools in 2021-2022 to 180th out of 338 in 2023-2024. Its performance on standardized tests is generally above the state average, particularly in English Language Arts and Science.

The alternative school, with only 7 students enrolled, has a significantly higher spending per student ($34,715) compared to the main high school ($14,958). This suggests the district is allocating more resources to support the specialized needs of the alternative school's smaller student population. The alternative school also has a lower student-teacher ratio of 7:1, compared to 12.4:1 at the main high school, indicating a greater level of individual attention for students.

Both schools serve a diverse student population, with the main high school having a higher percentage of Hispanic students (28.66%) compared to the state average. The alternative school has an even higher percentage of Hispanic students at 57.14%. This highlights the need for culturally responsive teaching practices and support services to ensure the success of this student population. Additionally, the main high school has a relatively high free and reduced lunch rate of 48.78%, indicating a significant population of economically disadvantaged students who may require targeted interventions and support services.