South Central Calhoun High School

South Central Calhoun High School

Public Pre-K, High School | Grade Pre-K-12
709 W Main St,  Lake City, IA
Southern Calhoun Community School District
4.1
5.0
278 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Average ACT Score
25
Math Proficiency
57%
Reading Proficiency
67%
Average GPA
3.58
Graduation Rate
92%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
A
Teachers
B-
College Prep
B
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
B+
Clubs and Activities
B-
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.58
Reading Proficiency
67%
Math Proficiency
57%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Teachers
27
Full Time Teachers
27
Teachers in First or Second Year
3.5%
College Prep
Average ACT
25
Math
24
English
24
Reading
26
Science
25
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Math
70.1%
Science
79.1%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
384:1

Student Diversity

Female
53.2%
Male
46.8%
White
92.1%
Hispanic
4.3%
Two or more races
2.5%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
1.1%
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Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Iowa State University 47 Students
University of Iowa 33 Students
Iowa Central Community College 32 Students
University of Northern Iowa 27 Students
Morningside University 17 Students
Des Moines Area Community College 16 Students
Buena Vista University 14 Students
University of South Dakota 13 Students
Grand View University 8 Students
Drake University 7 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 15 Students
Nursing 11 Students
Business 7 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 7 Students
Accounting 6 Students
Education 5 Students
Biology 4 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 4 Students
Graphic Design 4 Students
Agricultural Business 4 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.1 19 Reviews
4.0 Senior
10/12/2024
I really enjoyed my time at South Central Calhoun High School. I always found that teachers are very positive and willing to give their time to help any student who needs it. In the hallways students always say hello to each other and the atmosphere of the school is positive. One challenge at SCC High School is the lack of diversity. Due to the small population of the school and community around it there is little diversity through out the district.
4.0 Alum
8/5/2024
Administration does not listen to student opinion. Only 2 school board members have kids in the district. Teachers have no authority in classrooms so parents are always involved. District tries to offer safe places for students but they mostly get taken advantage of, then taken away.
4.0 Senior
5/1/2018
SCC has many great teachers whom shape their students and prepare them for challenges in life in order for them to be successful. Not only is SCC a good school academically, but the coaches excel in making our teams successful in the sports they play. This school also has a variety of activities for students to participate in.
GreatSchools Reviews
5.0 3 Reviews
5.0 student
11/16/2009
5.0 parent
10/24/2008
5.0 student
9/5/2008

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