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High-quality educational institutions and a continuous re-investment into education are the earmarks of our region. Whether your project requires skilled labor, upper management personnel, or even part-time help, or if your interest is education for your own children, the Clinton Region offers a full spectrum of quality educational opportunities.

# of Schools K-8 K-8 Enrolled # of Area
High Schools
HS Enrolled Grad Rates
15 5679 6 2711 96.2%
(Nat'l Ave. 74.9%)

Student-Teacher Ratio Annual Spending
Per Student
HS Seniors
Taking ACT
Avg. ACT Score

14.4

(Nat'l Ave. 15.9)

$14,030
(Nat'l Ave. $9053)
60% 21.2
(Nat'l Ave. 20.9)

The information below represents the future plans of high school graduates in our area.

# High School Seniors Attend 4-yr College Attend Jr. College Attend Tech School Join Armed Forces Direct to Workforce Undecided
641 31.82% 44.30% 5.62% 4.36% 8.73% 5.62%


Trade/College/Universities
education
  • Clinton Community College & Graphic Arts Technology Center of Iowa: (Enrollment - 1330) Part of the Eastern Iowa Community College district, offer certificates and Associate degrees in over 40 career fields, as well as adult and continuing education, and job training for local business.
  • Ashford University, Clinton, IA: (Enrollment - 400) An accredited four-year university offering degrees both on campus and on-line. Choose from over 20 career fields and attend class days, evenings, or online. Now offering an MBA program for those looking to further their career goals.
  • Morrison Institute of Technology, Morrison, IL: Offers Associate degrees in technology related career fields such as Design Drafting & CAD, Network Administration and Construction Technology, to name a few.
  • University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA (89 miles west): This public university offers a broad spectrum of degree programs and learning opportunities, including the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. The College of Medicine ranks 10th among public universities and second among Big Ten schools in National Institutes of Health awards.

In addition, the area is 40 miles from the colleges and universities located in the Quad Cities.

Source: www.homefair.com, National School Reporting Services, US Department of Education/National Center for Educational Statistics, AreaGuides.net, individual institution websites. - updated 5/22/06





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