Clinton High School

www.clinton.k12.ia.us/chs.html

981 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Clinton High School, located in Clinton, Iowa, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Clinton Community School District. Situated at 817 8th Ave S, the school is dedicated to preparing its diverse student body for post-secondary success through a comprehensive curriculum that balances rigorous academics with a variety of extracurricular opportunities. The high school environment is designed to foster both intellectual growth and personal development, aiming to equip students with the skills necessary to navigate a changing global landscape.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Clinton High School emphasizes community engagement and school spirit. The institution provides numerous programs, including athletics, arts, and career-technical education, which encourage students to explore their interests and build collaborative leadership skills. By maintaining a focus on student achievement and providing resources for support and enrichment, the school strives to cultivate a positive educational climate that prepares its graduates for future careers and higher education.

981

Total Students

70.6

Full-Time Teachers

13.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

46.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Clinton High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	693
Hispanic	109
Black	83
Asian	2
Two or More	88
American Indian	2

White
693 (70.9 %)
Hispanic
109 (11.2 %)
Two or More
88 (9.0 %)
Black
83 (8.5 %)
Asian
2 (0.2 %)
American Indian
2 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Clinton Comm School District
Phone:	(563)243-7540
Website:	http://www.clinton.k12.ia.us/chs.html
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	981
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	70.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	417
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	37

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 284

Grade 10 253

Grade 11 226

Grade 12 218