Clarke Community High School

Clarke Comm School District
800 N Jackson St
Osceola, IA 50213
442 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Clarke Community High School, located at 800 N Jackson St in Osceola, Iowa, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Clarke Community School District. As a pillar of the local community, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether they intend to pursue higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce. The school emphasizes a blend of academic rigor, extracurricular involvement, and character development, aiming to foster a supportive environment where students can explore their interests and develop necessary life skills.

The institution functions as part of the broader Clarke Community School District, which is supported by the regional Area Education Agency (AEA 14). Through its educational framework, Clarke Community High School strives to meet the diverse needs of its student body by offering various elective courses, athletic programs, and student organizations. By maintaining a focus on community engagement and academic achievement, the school plays a vital role in shaping the future of students in Osceola and the surrounding region.
442
Total Students
28.0
Full-Time Teachers
15.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
50.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    259 (58.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    159 (36.0 %)
  • Two or More
    10 (2.3 %)
  • Black
    7 (1.6 %)
  • Asian
    4 (0.9 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    3 (0.7 %)
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: Clarke Comm School District
Phone: (641)342-6505
Website: http://www.clarkecsd.org
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 442
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 28.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 182
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 39

* 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 9 112
Grade 10 118
Grade 11 114
Grade 12 98
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Murray Jr/Sr High
Murray Comm School District
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216 Sherman
Murray, IA 50174 (9.6 miles away)
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