North Cedar Junior/Senior High School

North Cedar Junior/Senior High School

Public High School | Grade 7-12
400 Ball St,  Clarence, IA
North Cedar Community School District
3.5
3.7
273 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
65%
Reading Proficiency
74%
Average GPA
3.37
Graduation Rate
84.5%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.37
Reading Proficiency
74%
Math Proficiency
65%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Teachers
28
Full Time Teachers
28
Teachers in First or Second Year
16.4%
College Prep
Average ACT
23
Math
23
English
21
Reading
23
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
2
AP Pass Rate
30.8%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
56.1%
Science
55.3%
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
292:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.7%
Female
49.3%
White
93.2%
Hispanic
3.1%
Two or more races
2%
Black
1%
Asian or 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 41 Students
Kirkwood Community College 32 Students
Iowa State University 22 Students
University of Northern Iowa 22 Students
Mount Mercy University 16 Students
Coe College 13 Students
Drake University 8 Students
St. Ambrose University 8 Students
University of Dubuque 8 Students
Simpson College 7 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 9 Students
Nursing 6 Students
Computer Science 6 Students
Biology 5 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 5 Students
Pre-Law Studies 4 Students
Elementary Education 4 Students
Sport and Fitness Management 4 Students
Agricultural Business 3 Students
Agriculture 3 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.5 32 Reviews
4.0 Senior
2/5/2024
Throughout my years at North Cedar I enjoyed it for the most part. Our sports aren't great but the teachers are nice.
4.0 Senior
11/14/2022
I love that the teachers are committed to helping students with any problems that they have. The teachers at North Cedar are a safe place for any problems. North Cedars sports and other clubs are fun to be in.
5.0 Senior
11/20/2020
North Cedar has very great teachers that help you succeed in your future. They are great mentors and help you threw tough times. The only thing that North Cedar could do to make the school better would be updating the school with new books.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.7 3 Reviews
5.0 parent
10/16/2019
Great! Very supportive and innovative in their programs.
2.0 parent
12/13/2013
Reviewing what has been written previous years, I am sorry to say that the original intent when the 4 districts combined in '94 is no longer the current administration intention. Be forewarned. It will soon be reduced to a Clarence Lowden district again. They are slowly removing high school activite...
4.0 parent
2/13/2011
I am a parent of three students that went from K to 12 in the North Cedar school system. They had teachers of varying quality and dedication in all levels of their education. The educational opportunities were not nearly as broad as in a big city school, but the overall level and attitude of the stu...

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North Cedar Junior/Senior High School is a public school for students in grades 7-12 in Clarence, IA and is served by the North Cedar Community School District in Iowa. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 273 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 10:1. Academic records show that 65% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 74% are proficient in reading. North Cedar Junior/Senior High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.37, the graduation rate is 84.5%, and the average ACT score is 23. Learn more about what Clarence has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near North Cedar Junior/Senior High School.

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