For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 522 students in Charles City, IA.
The top-ranked public high school in Charles City, IA is Charles City High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Charles City, IA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in Charles City have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public high schools.
Charles City, IA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the Iowa average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Charles City High School, with 80-84% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Iowa or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public high school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Charles City, IA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Charles City High School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1 Comet Dr
Charles City, IA 50616
(641) 257-6510
Charles City, IA 50616
(641) 257-6510
Gr: 9-12 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Charles City, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Carrie Lane High School (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
502 North Jackson St.
Charles City, IA 50616
(641) 426-5975
Charles City, IA 50616
(641) 426-5975
Gr: 11-12 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
801 9th St
Charles City, IA 50616
(641) 257-6550
Charles City, IA 50616
(641) 257-6550
Gr: K-5 | 140 students Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Charles City, IA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Charles City, IA include Charles City High School.
How many public high schools are located in Charles City?
1 public high schools are located in Charles City.
What is the racial composition of students in Charles City?
Charles City public high schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public high schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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