Central Lee High School

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Central Lee High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
2642 Highway 218,  Donnellson, IA
Central Lee Community School District
4.0
3.8
353 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Average SAT Score
1260
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
75%
Reading Proficiency
86%
Average GPA
3.48
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
A
Teachers
B-
College Prep
B
Administration
C+
Resources/Facilities
B-
Clubs and Activities
B-
Sports
C
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.48
Reading Proficiency
86%
Math Proficiency
75%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
24
Full Time Teachers
24
Teachers in First or Second Year
9.9%
College Prep
Average SAT
1260
Math
610
Verbal
650
Average ACT
24
Math
24
English
23
Reading
25
Science
24
Number of AP Courses
3
AP Pass Rate
100%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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GreatSchools Rating Details

Test Scores

Math
74.8%
Science
89.4%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
320:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.9%
Male
49.1%
White
92.2%
Two or more races
4.4%
Hispanic
2.3%
Black
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Iowa 103 Students
Iowa State University 72 Students
University of Northern Iowa 70 Students
Southeastern Community College - Iowa 64 Students
Kirkwood Community College 36 Students
Central College 27 Students
Coe College 26 Students
Mount Mercy University 20 Students
Simpson College 15 Students
St. Ambrose University 15 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Pre-Medicine Studies 17 Students
Psychology 15 Students
Nursing 15 Students
Business 13 Students
Biology 13 Students
Elementary Education 13 Students
Engineering 7 Students
Accounting 7 Students
Physical Therapy 7 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 6 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 14 Reviews
2.0 Senior
1/15/2021
Not very safe for minorities and some of the students will harass you. Very country type of school and that will affect you.
4.0 Junior
1/15/2020
I like the overall environment and the class. The teachers are willing to help out every student possible
5.0 Niche User
10/1/2015
The staff and faulty help out so much and it's a safe environment. So many good memories were made here
GreatSchools Reviews
3.8 4 Reviews
4.0 student
4/2/2024
Central Lee has been my home school since elementary, even after moving i always come back here. The staff are, for the most part, wonderful with a few in there who could probably do with some extra help here and there to deal with larger classes. As for the social culture, Bullying is a pretty big...
5.0 parent
7/18/2022
Passionate administrators, caring and empathetic teachers, first class teacher's aids and much more contribute to a great student culture. Appreciate the focused approach (leader in me curriculum) to teaching students social and emotional intelligence.
5.0 parent
12/3/2021
Central Lee High School is by far the best school in the Tri-State area. Great staff, great facilities, and great students.
1.0 student
3/3/2012
this school is so horrible. i wish they can inprove, this school is known for bulling

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Central Lee High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Donnellson, IA and is served by the Central Lee Community School District in Iowa. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 353 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 75% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 86% are proficient in reading. Central Lee High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.48, the graduation rate is 95%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1260 and an ACT score of 24. Discover additional schools in the area, like Holy Trinity Junior/Senior Catholic High School, Keokuk Christian Academy, Notre Dame High School, and more. Learn more about what Donnellson has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Central Lee High School.

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