Carroll High School

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Carroll High School ranks 145 th of 338 Iowa high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Carroll High School is a public high school serving 544 students in grades 9-12 in Carroll, Iowa. The school is part of the Carroll Community School District, which is ranked 189 out of 309 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Carroll High School consistently ranks among the top high schools in Iowa, with a statewide ranking of 145 out of 338 schools in the 2023-2024 school year, and has received a 4- or 5-star rating from SchoolDigger in recent years. The school's students perform significantly better than the state average on the Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress (ISASP) in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. For example, in 2023-2024, 81.1% of 10th-grade students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state average of 73.8%.

While Carroll High School maintains strong academic performance, the school has a relatively homogeneous student population, with 88.42% of students identifying as White in the 2022-2023 school year. This is higher than the state average and the nearby schools, such as East Sac County High School, Coon Rapids-Bayard 6-12 Attendance Center, and IKM-Manning High School. Additionally, Carroll High School has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 28.68% in the 2022-2023 school year, compared to the nearby schools, which range from 33.02% to 48.57%.

Detail:

Public 9-12

2809 N Grant Rd
Carroll, IA 51401

(712) 792-8010

District: Carroll Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
145^th of 338 Iowa High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,548

Feeder schools for Carroll High School:

Elementary:	Adams Elementary School
	Fairview Elementary School
Middle:	Carroll Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.5

Number of students: 545

Racial breakdown:

White:

86.6%

Hispanic:

6.8%

Two or more races:

3.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 30.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Carroll High School ranks better than 57.1% of high schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 60.34. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Carroll High 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.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (86.6%), Hispanic (6.8%), two or more races (3.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 30.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Carroll High School is 15.5. (See more...)

Compare Carroll High School employs 34.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Carroll High School is $13,548.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Carroll High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Carroll High School 145^th of 338 Iowa public high schools. (See Carroll High School in the ranking list.)

Carroll Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Carroll Community School District 189^th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Carroll High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	68.80	106^th	351	69.8%
2013	75.08	57^th	351	83.8%
2014	66.55	120^th	322	62.7%
2015	93.33	1^st	324	99.7%
2016	84.77	27^th	320	91.6%
2017	66.57	114^th	325	64.9%
2018	63.38	125^th	320	60.9%
2019	57.04	142^nd	327	56.6%
2021	73.66	62^nd	327	81.0%
2022	85.53	21^st	332	93.7%
2023	74.54	58^th	336	82.7%
2024	60.34	145^th	338	57.1%

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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 Carroll High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	343	1	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	347
1989	329	1	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	331
1990	337	0	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	340
1991	352	0	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	356
1992	426	0	3	2	0	n/a	n/a	431
1993	450	0	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	453
1994	469	0	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	471
1995	490	0	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	493
1996	490	0	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	493
1997	542	0	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	545
1998	573	1	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	578
1999	650	0	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	654
2000	598	1	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	602
2001	607	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	609
2002	559	6	2	3	0	n/a	n/a	570
2003	559	6	2	3	0	n/a	n/a	570
2004	587	6	3	4	0	n/a	n/a	600
2005	543	7	7	8	2	n/a	n/a	567
2006	558	6	7	10	1	n/a	n/a	582
2007	510	7	3	8	0	n/a	n/a	528
2008	496	8	4	10	0	n/a	n/a	518
2009	559	5	3	11	0	n/a	n/a	578
2010	575	6	3	17	2	0	12	615
2011	554	5	2	27	1	0	12	601
2012	517	6	3	19	2	0	8	555
2013	478	4	6	24	0	0	8	520
2014	441	3	6	25	0	0	5	480
2015	464	7	3	22	0	0	7	503
2016	443	15	3	19	0	0	7	487
2017	437	13	2	19	0	0	5	476
2018	441	12	3	20	0	0	4	480
2019	443	13	4	23	0	0	6	489
2020	455	11	4	28	0	0	10	508
2021	494	11	6	29	0	0	11	551
2022	473	10	8	32	0	0	14	537
2023	481	10	8	26	0	0	19	544
2024	472	12	7	37	0	0	17	545

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 Carroll High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	347	31.9	10.8	17.3
1989	331	3.0	110.3	22.1
1990	340	28.8	11.8	14.1
1991	356	28.8	12.3	14.3
1992	431	32.0	13.4	15.3
1993	453	32.7	13.9	23
1994	471	32.0	14.7	12.3
1995	493	34.6	14.2	12.6
1996	493	34.6	14.2	12.6
1997	545	36.3	15.0	11.7
1998	578	38.3	15.1	12.8
1999	654	39.2	16.7	15.9
2000	602	40.0	15.1	17.4
2001	609	39.2	15.5	15.6
2002	570	41.5	13.7	15.3
2003	570	41.5	13.7	15.3
2004	600	43.8	13.7	16.8
2005	567	40.0	14.2	18
2006	582	40.2	14.5	23.2
2007	528	38.6	13.7	27.1
2008	518	41.7	12.4	24.5
2009	578	40.5	14.3	24.6
2010	615	42.7	14.3	25.7
2011	601	36.6	16.3	28.3
2012	555	38.0	14.5	27.7
2013	520	36.0	14.4	25.6
2014	480	35.3	13.5	27.3
2015	503	33.0	15.2	24.5
2016	487	34.0	14.3	31.4
2017	476	33.9	14.0	31.7
2018	480	33.2	14.4	30.8
2019	489	34.3	14.2	35.2
2020	508	35.2	14.4	27.6
2021	551	36.0	15.2	24
2022	537	37.0	14.5	23.8
2023	544	36.1	15.0	28.7
2024	545	34.9	15.5	30.8

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 Carroll High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	347	31.9	10.8	17.3
1989	331	3.0	110.3	22.1
1990	340	28.8	11.8	14.1
1991	356	28.8	12.3	14.3
1992	431	32.0	13.4	15.3
1993	453	32.7	13.9	23
1994	471	32.0	14.7	12.3
1995	493	34.6	14.2	12.6
1996	493	34.6	14.2	12.6
1997	545	36.3	15.0	11.7
1998	578	38.3	15.1	12.8
1999	654	39.2	16.7	15.9
2000	602	40.0	15.1	17.4
2001	609	39.2	15.5	15.6
2002	570	41.5	13.7	15.3
2003	570	41.5	13.7	15.3
2004	600	43.8	13.7	16.8
2005	567	40.0	14.2	18
2006	582	40.2	14.5	23.2
2007	528	38.6	13.7	27.1
2008	518	41.7	12.4	24.5
2009	578	40.5	14.3	24.6
2010	615	42.7	14.3	25.7
2011	601	36.6	16.3	28.3
2012	555	38.0	14.5	27.7
2013	520	36.0	14.4	25.6
2014	480	35.3	13.5	27.3
2015	503	33.0	15.2	24.5
2016	487	34.0	14.3	31.4
2017	476	33.9	14.0	31.7
2018	480	33.2	14.4	30.8
2019	489	34.3	14.2	35.2
2020	508	35.2	14.4	27.6
2021	551	36.0	15.2	24
2022	537	37.0	14.5	23.8
2023	544	36.1	15.0	28.7
2024	545	34.9	15.5	30.8

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Carroll High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$346 (2.6%)	$13,203 (97.5%)	$13,548

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Carroll High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 142^nd of 327 High schools	Ranks 58^th of 336 High schools	26.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
10th Grade English Language Arts (Carroll High School)	68	87.7	19.7%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Carroll Community School District)	68	87.7	19.7%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	74.3	72.9	1.4%
10th Grade Mathematics (Carroll High School)	75	83.6	8.6%
10th Grade Mathematics (Carroll Community School District)	75	83.6	8.6%
10th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	67.1	67	0.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Carroll High School)	72.4	83.7	11.3%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Carroll Community School District)	72.4	83.7	11.3%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	71.4	68.7	2.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Carroll High School)	78.1	86.7	8.6%
11th Grade Mathematics (Carroll Community School District)	78.1	86.7	8.6%
11th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	66.9	67.3	0.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	489	544	11.2%
African American	13	10	23.1%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	4	8	100%
Hispanic	23	26	13%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	443	481	8.6%
Two or More Races	6	19	216.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	35.2%	28.7%	6.5%

Schools Near Carroll High 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 6th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 7th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 8th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 9th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 10th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 11th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 6th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 7th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 8th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 9th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 10th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 11th Grade	ISASP Science 8th Grade	ISASP Science 10th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Carroll High School	Public	9-12	2809 N Grant Rd	Carroll	51401	Carroll County	Carroll Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 792-8010	545	35	15.5	30.8%	472 (86.6%)	12 (2.2%)	37 (6.8%)	7 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (3.1%)	60.3	145^th of 338 public high schools	57.1%		74.5	58^th of 336 public high schools	82.7%	87				74.0	81.1	86.8				65.4	70.1	89.5		54.3	$13,548	$346	$13,203
Glidden-Ralston Junior-Senior High School	Public	7-12	602 Idaho	Glidden	51443	Carroll County	Glidden-Ralston Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 659-2205	156	14	10.9	30.1%	146 (93.6%)	2 (1.3%)	8 (5.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	39.9	240^th of 338 public high schools	29.0%		17	295^th of 336 public high schools	12.2%	55		81.8	65.0	61.9	81.3	56.5		66.7	60.0	52.4	56.3	56.5	50.0	78.1	$18,790	$292	$18,499
Westside Junior-Senior High School	Public	6-12	108 Clinton St	Westside	51467	Crawford County	Ar-We-Va Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 663-4311	114	6	19.0	43.0%	84 (73.7%)	2 (1.8%)	22 (19.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (4.4%)	85.7	14^th of 338 public high schools	95.9%		66.6	102^nd of 336 public high schools	69.6%	88	72.2	100.0	88.9	92.3	95.0	83.3	83.3	93.3	77.8	84.6	85.0	66.7	61.1	95.0	$20,284	$449	$19,835
South Central Calhoun High School	Public	9-12	709 W Main St	Lake City	51449	Calhoun County	South Central Calhoun Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 464-7211	281	27	10.3	45.6%	257 (91.5%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (4.6%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.1%)	6 (2.1%)	62.9	127^th of 338 public high schools	62.4%		49.5	191^st of 336 public high schools	43.2%	64				77.8	83.7	72.9				65.1	76.7	70.8		79.1	$16,981	$194	$16,787
IKM-Manning High School	Public	9-12	209 10th St	Manning	51455	Carroll County	IKM-Manning Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 655-3781	195	20	9.5	33.8%	185 (94.9%)	1 (0.5%)	8 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	70.5	92^nd of 338 public high schools	72.8%		68.4	95^th of 336 public high schools	71.7%	3				86.8	82.5	80.0				84.9	75.0	68.9		62.5	$16,896	$150	$16,746
Coon Rapids-Bayard 6-12 Attendance Center	Public	6-12	905 North Street	Coon Rapids	50058	Carroll County	Coon Rapids-Bayard Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 999-2208	217	20	11.0	41.0%	200 (92.2%)	4 (1.8%)	10 (4.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.4%)	74.8	65^th of 338 public high schools	80.8%		59.2	138^th of 336 public high schools	58.9%	73	76.7	89.7	90.0	89.3	87.2	88.5	70.0	82.8	83.3	71.4	79.5	76.9	80.0	64.1
East Sac County High School	Public	7-12	801 Jackson	Lake View	51450	Sac County	East Sac County Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 665-5001	383	25	15.1	40.7%	354 (92.4%)	3 (0.8%)	12 (3.1%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	4 (1.0%)	8 (2.1%)	51.9	182^nd of 338 public high schools	46.2%		33.9	253^rd of 336 public high schools	24.7%	71		86.5	80.4	66.7	80.6	64.2		74.5	69.1	58.3	77.8	66.0	72.2	74.6	$16,343	$296	$16,046

Frequently Asked Questions about Carroll High School

What is the racial makeup of Carroll High School?

Students at Carroll High School are 87% White, 7% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% African American, 1% Asian.

What district is Carroll High School in?

Carroll Community School District

What schools feed into Carroll High School?

Carroll High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Adams Elementary School
Elementary : Fairview Elementary School
Middle : Carroll Middle School

Is Carroll High School a good school?

Carroll High School ranks 145^th of 338 Iowa high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Carroll High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 545 students attended Carroll High School.

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