Is Central Lee High School a good school?

Central Lee High School ranks 54 th of 338 Iowa high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Central Lee High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 318 students attended Central Lee High School.

What is the racial makeup of Central Lee High School?

Students at Central Lee High School are 92% White, 4% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic, 1% African American.

What schools feed into Central Lee High School?

Central Lee High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Central Lee Elementary School Middle : Central Lee Middle School

Central Lee High School in Donnellson IA

Performance Trends

Compare Details Central Lee High School ranks better than 84% of high schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 75.67. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Central Lee 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 (91.8%), two or more races (4.1%), Hispanic (1.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 35.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Central Lee High School is 13.2. (See more...)

Compare Central Lee High School employs 24 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Central Lee High School is $13,648.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks Central Lee High School 54^th of 338 Iowa public high schools. (See Central Lee High School in the ranking list.)

Central Lee Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Central Lee Community School District 135^th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Central Lee High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	64.00	138^th	351	60.7%
2013	70.09	89^th	351	74.6%
2014	48.97	198^th	322	38.5%
2015	51.46	185^th	324	42.9%
2016	50.13	178^th	320	44.4%
2017	36.60	242^nd	325	25.5%
2018	58.95	150^th	320	53.1%
2019	68.09	99^th	327	69.7%
2021	59.56	133^rd	327	59.3%
2022	63.43	118^th	332	64.5%
2023	72.70	71^st	336	78.9%
2024	75.67	54^th	338	84.0%

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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 Central Lee High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	323	0	1	4	0	n/a	n/a	328
1989	300	0	1	7	0	n/a	n/a	308
1990	267	1	1	4	0	n/a	n/a	273
1991	256	2	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	260
1992	291	2	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	296
1993	325	2	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	329
1994	351	1	1	6	0	n/a	n/a	359
1995	386	0	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	390
1996	386	0	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	390
1997	377	1	5	3	0	n/a	n/a	386
1998	387	1	5	4	0	n/a	n/a	397
1999	368	0	6	2	0	n/a	n/a	376
2000	374	2	5	2	2	n/a	n/a	385
2001	382	2	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	387
2002	354	2	3	4	0	n/a	n/a	363
2003	354	2	3	4	0	n/a	n/a	363
2004	354	0	1	4	0	n/a	n/a	359
2005	335	2	3	3	1	n/a	n/a	344
2006	345	1	6	6	1	n/a	n/a	359
2007	383	2	7	2	1	n/a	n/a	395
2008	370	1	6	1	1	n/a	n/a	379
2009	340	3	3	2	0	n/a	n/a	348
2010	343	3	2	4	2	0	3	357
2011	311	2	2	2	2	0	1	320
2012	295	0	2	9	2	0	4	312
2013	325	1	2	14	5	0	5	352
2014	317	0	0	10	3	0	3	333
2015	321	0	0	9	3	0	4	337
2016	314	4	1	6	3	0	0	328
2017	315	3	1	3	5	0	0	327
2018	306	1	0	5	4	0	5	321
2019	298	3	1	7	1	0	3	313
2020	310	1	1	9	1	0	3	325
2021	300	3	3	10	4	0	0	320
2022	315	2	2	7	1	0	2	329
2023	306	4	2	6	1	0	7	326
2024	292	4	2	6	0	1	13	318

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 Central Lee High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	328	26.4	12.4	32.3
1989	308	26.4	11.6	33.4
1990	273	24.3	11.2	28.2
1991	260	27.3	9.5	28.1
1992	296	27.0	10.9	10.8
1993	329	25.5	12.9	7.3
1994	359	25.5	14.1	8.4
1995	390	26.8	14.6	13.3
1996	390	26.8	14.6	13.3
1997	386	26.3	14.7	9.8
1998	397	26.4	15.0	10.6
1999	376	29.7	12.7	12.8
2000	385	30.2	12.7	13
2001	387	31.7	12.2	15.2
2002	363	28.7	12.6	16.3
2003	363	28.7	12.6	16.3
2004	359	28.5	12.6	22.6
2005	344	29.0	11.9	24.7
2006	359	26.5	13.5	27.3
2007	395	26.5	14.9	28.6
2008	379	24.8	15.3	25.6
2009	348	21.8	16.0	26.7
2010	357	21.5	16.6	25.2
2011	320	21.5	14.8	27.5
2012	312	22.5	13.8	29.8
2013	352	23.1	15.2	32.4
2014	333	23.1	14.4	31.5
2015	337	23.0	14.6	29.4
2016	328	22.0	14.9	29.6
2017	327	21.5	15.1	26.9
2018	321	20.2	15.8	26.8
2019	313	19.7	15.8	29.4
2020	325	20.4	15.9	36.3
2021	320	20.6	15.5	40
2022	329	21.3	15.4	40.7
2023	326	23.3	13.9	35
2024	318	24.0	13.2	35.2

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 Central Lee High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	328	26.4	12.4	32.3
1989	308	26.4	11.6	33.4
1990	273	24.3	11.2	28.2
1991	260	27.3	9.5	28.1
1992	296	27.0	10.9	10.8
1993	329	25.5	12.9	7.3
1994	359	25.5	14.1	8.4
1995	390	26.8	14.6	13.3
1996	390	26.8	14.6	13.3
1997	386	26.3	14.7	9.8
1998	397	26.4	15.0	10.6
1999	376	29.7	12.7	12.8
2000	385	30.2	12.7	13
2001	387	31.7	12.2	15.2
2002	363	28.7	12.6	16.3
2003	363	28.7	12.6	16.3
2004	359	28.5	12.6	22.6
2005	344	29.0	11.9	24.7
2006	359	26.5	13.5	27.3
2007	395	26.5	14.9	28.6
2008	379	24.8	15.3	25.6
2009	348	21.8	16.0	26.7
2010	357	21.5	16.6	25.2
2011	320	21.5	14.8	27.5
2012	312	22.5	13.8	29.8
2013	352	23.1	15.2	32.4
2014	333	23.1	14.4	31.5
2015	337	23.0	14.6	29.4
2016	328	22.0	14.9	29.6
2017	327	21.5	15.1	26.9
2018	321	20.2	15.8	26.8
2019	313	19.7	15.8	29.4
2020	325	20.4	15.9	36.3
2021	320	20.6	15.5	40
2022	329	21.3	15.4	40.7
2023	326	23.3	13.9	35
2024	318	24.0	13.2	35.2

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 Central Lee High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$237 (1.7%)	$13,411 (98.3%)	$13,648

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Central Lee High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 99^th of 327 High schools	Ranks 71^st of 336 High schools	9.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
10th Grade English Language Arts (Central Lee High School)	84.3	83.9	0.4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Central Lee Community School District)	84.3	83.9	0.4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	74.3	72.9	1.4%
10th Grade Mathematics (Central Lee High School)	75.7	71.3	4.4%
10th Grade Mathematics (Central Lee Community School District)	75.7	71.3	4.4%
10th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	67.1	67	0.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Central Lee High School)	76	77.6	1.6%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Central Lee Community School District)	76	77.6	1.6%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	71.4	68.7	2.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Central Lee High School)	70.7	74.6	3.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (Central Lee Community School District)	70.7	74.6	3.9%
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	313	326	4.2%
African American	3	4	33.3%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	1	2	100%
Hispanic	7	6	14.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	298	306	2.7%
Two or More Races	3	7	133.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	29.4%	35%	5.6%

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
Central Lee High School	Public	9-12	2642 Highway 218	Donnellson	52625	Lee County	Central Lee Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 835-9510	318	24	13.2	35.2%	292 (91.8%)	4 (1.3%)	6 (1.9%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	13 (4.1%)	75.7	54^th of 338 public high schools	84.0%		72.7	71^st of 336 public high schools	78.9%	17	86.9	84.6	79.3	77.4	73.1	81.6	75.6	$13,648	$237	$13,411
Fort Madison High School	Public	9-12	2001 Ave B	Fort Madison	52627	Lee County	Fort Madison Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 372-1862	561	39	14.3	51.5%	460 (82.0%)	12 (2.1%)	49 (8.7%)	5 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	33 (5.9%)	41.9	234^th of 338 public high schools	30.8%		51	181^st of 336 public high schools	46.1%	53	69.6	79.6	71.9	57.1	58.4	65.1	59.3	$19,711	$413	$19,298
Keokuk High School	Public	9-12	2285 Middle Rd	Keokuk	52632	Lee County	Keokuk Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 524-2542	594	35	16.8	51.3%	504 (84.8%)	25 (4.2%)	20 (3.4%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (7.2%)	32.1	266^th of 338 public high schools	21.3%		35.4	249^th of 336 public high schools	25.9%	17	71.7	61.4	66.9	57.9	53.5	57.7	62.8	$15,919	$562	$15,357

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