Choice Charter School

Summary:

Choice Charter School is a public charter high school located in Union, Iowa, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 86 students. The school is part of the Choice Charter Schools district, which is ranked 308 out of 309 districts in Iowa and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Choice Charter School's test scores are significantly lower than the state and nearby school averages. In the 2023-2024 school year, only 66.7% of 10th-grade students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 73.8%. In mathematics, the proficiency rates for 10th and 11th-grade students were 25% and 10%, respectively, compared to the state averages of 66% and 65.7%. Additionally, Choice Charter School has a very low percentage of free and reduced lunch recipients at 3.49%, which is significantly lower than the nearby Marshalltown Community School District schools, such as Marshalltown High School (57.14%) and Marshalltown Virtual Academy (58.02%).

Choice Charter School's unique characteristics, such as the low student-teacher ratio of 9.8, do not seem to translate into higher academic achievement compared to the nearby schools, such as Grundy Center High School and West Marshall High School, which are ranked much higher in the state. Further investigation into the school's practices, resources, and student demographics may be necessary to understand the factors contributing to its performance.

Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

607 Center Street
Union, IA 50258

(515) 850-2545

District: Choice Charter Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
318^th of 338 Iowa High Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 14.3

Number of students: 167

Racial breakdown:

White:

70.7%

Hispanic:

12.0%

African American:

9.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 29.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Choice Charter School ranks worse than 94.1% of high schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 7.17. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Choice Charter School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

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Schooldigger Rankings:

Choice Charter School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Choice Charter School 318^th of 338 Iowa public high schools. (See Choice Charter School in the ranking list.)

Choice Charter Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Choice Charter Schools 308^th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Choice Charter School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	7.17	318^th	338	5.9%

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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Choice Charter School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2022	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2023	63	12	0	7	0	4	86
2024	118	15	1	20	2	11	167

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Choice Charter School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
2023	86	8.7	9.8	3.5
2024	167	11.6	14.3	29.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Choice Charter School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
2023	86	8.7	9.8	3.5
2024	167	11.6	14.3	29.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Schools Near Choice Charter School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ISASP English Language Arts (2024)			ISASP Mathematics (2024)			ISASP Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISASP English Language Arts 9th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 10th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 11th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 9th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 10th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 11th Grade	ISASP Science 10th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Choice Charter School	Public, Charter	9-12	607 Center Street	Union	50258	Hardin County	Choice Charter Schools	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(515) 850-2545	167	12	14.3	29.3%	118 (70.7%)	15 (9.0%)	20 (12.0%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.2%)	7.2	318^th of 338 public high schools	5.9%					(n/a)		66.7	42.1		25.0	10.0	36.8
South Hardin High School	Public	9-12	1800 24th St	Eldora	50627	Hardin County	Eldora-New Providence Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 939-3421	236	16	14.6	45.3%	205 (86.9%)	2 (0.8%)	23 (9.7%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.1%)	49.7	195^th of 338 public high schools	42.3%		45.4	211^th of 336 public high schools	37.2%	16	73.2	72.6	74.1	71.4	71.0	72.4	48.4	$16,134	$452	$15,681
BCLUW High School	Public	9-12	610 East Center Street	Conrad	50621	Grundy County	BCLUW Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 366-2810	172	17	9.9	27.9%	160 (93.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.5%)	2 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	3 (1.7%)	71	88^th of 338 public high schools	74.0%		65.3	107^th of 336 public high schools	68.2%	19	87.5	86.0	73.3	72.5	74.4	71.1	81.4	$15,194	$294	$14,900
West Marshall High School	Public	9-12	601 3rd Street NW	State Center	50247	Marshall County	West Marshall Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 483-2136	299	17	17.8	26.1%	271 (90.6%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (8.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.0%)	73.3	71^st of 338 public high schools	79.0%		80.4	36^th of 336 public high schools	89.3%	35	92.6	88.3	95.0	79.4	61.0	85.0	59.7	$12,821	$116	$12,706
Marshalltown Virtual Academy	Public, Virtual	7-12	1002 South 3rd Avenue	Marshalltown	50158	Marshall County	Marshalltown Community School District	No	(n/a)	Yes	No	(641) 754-1000	78	2	35.7	75.6%	33 (42.3%)	1 (1.3%)	33 (42.3%)	3 (3.8%)	1 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (9.0%)	0.6	330^th of 338 public high schools	2.4%		5.8	320^th of 336 public high schools	4.8%	10			33.3			25.0
Grundy Center High School	Public	9-12	1006 M Ave	Grundy Center	50638	Grundy County	Grundy Center Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 825-5449	247	20	12.3	30.4%	229 (92.7%)	3 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.2%)	2 (0.8%)	10 (4.0%)	86.1	13^th of 338 public high schools	96.2%		93.1	5^th of 336 public high schools	98.5%	8	94.6	86.1	91.5	92.9	76.4	86.4	81.9	$17,683	$238	$17,445
Marshalltown High School	Public	9-12	1602 S 2nd Ave	Marshalltown	50158	Marshall County	Marshalltown Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 754-1130	1,613	101	15.9	71.9%	492 (30.5%)	45 (2.8%)	926 (57.4%)	85 (5.3%)	12 (0.7%)	12 (0.7%)	40 (2.5%)	17.6	299^th of 338 public high schools	11.5%		14.2	302^nd of 336 public high schools	10.1%	3	60.8	62.8	66.1	45.0	49.1	56.9	42.7	$14,964	$447	$14,517

Frequently Asked Questions about Choice Charter School

Is Choice Charter School a good school?

Choice Charter School ranks in the bottom 5.9% of Iowa high schools.

How many students attend Choice Charter School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 167 students attended Choice Charter School.

What district is Choice Charter School in?

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What is the racial makeup of Choice Charter School?

Students at Choice Charter School are 71% White, 12% Hispanic, 9% African American, 7% Not Specified, 1% Two or more races.

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