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Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
220:1
Student Diversity
Female
50.4%
Male
49.6%
White
90.6%
Hispanic
4.7%
Two or more races
2.2%
Black
1.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Indian Hills Community College42 Students
University of Iowa35 Students
University of Northern Iowa24 Students
Iowa State University22 Students
William Penn University15 Students
Central College11 Students
Buena Vista University11 Students
Drake University10 Students
Mount Mercy University10 Students
Grand View University6 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing11 Students
Psychology7 Students
Elementary Education5 Students
Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management5 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice4 Students
Game Design and Interactive Media4 Students
Business3 Students
Criminology3 Students
Education3 Students
Architecture3 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
3.820 Reviews
4.0Junior
1/9/2020
The best thing about Cardinal is the atmosphere that it is. The student body is very supportive of each other and everyone knows everyone. The teachers also generally seem to actual care about your education. However, I would like to see more variety or specialized classes offered, even AP classes.
4.0Alum
11/2/2017
My experience at Cardinal High School was great. Teachers at Cardinal are always willing to help you with assignments you have questions about and they always devoted their time to the students as well. I had a great experience at Cardinal!
4.0NicheUser
11/18/2013
I was able to join many clubs which I loved but there aren't too many to choose from either.
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Cardinal High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Eldon, IA and is served by the Cardinal Community School District in Iowa. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 277 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 42% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 57% are proficient in reading. Cardinal High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.61, the graduation rate is 95%, and the average ACT score is 23. Discover additional schools in the area, like Cardinal Junior High, Cardinal Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Eldon has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Cardinal High School.
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