APLINGTON PARKERSBURG HIGH SCHOOL

Aplington Parkersburg High School is a public high school that is part of the Aplington-Parkersburg Comm School District school district, located in Parkersburg, IA with about 260 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. With about 22 teachers, Aplington Parkersburg High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Aplington-Parkersburg High School, located in Parkersburg, Iowa, serves as the central secondary educational hub for the Aplington-Parkersburg Community School District. The school is known for fostering a close-knit, community-oriented environment that emphasizes academic growth alongside a strong tradition of extracurricular involvement. As a focal point for the surrounding rural area, the school aims to prepare students for post-secondary success by offering a curriculum that balances core academic requirements with diverse elective opportunities.

Beyond the classroom, the school is perhaps most widely recognized for its storied history in athletics, particularly its long-standing football program, which has remained a point of immense community pride and resilience. The high school works to maintain a supportive culture where faculty and staff focus on individualized student development, leveraging the benefits of a smaller school setting to provide meaningful mentorship. By integrating traditional educational values with modern instructional practices, Aplington-Parkersburg High School continues to function as a vital pillar of the local community, dedicated to cultivating responsible and capable citizens.

For more information, contact Aplington Parkersburg High School at (319) 346-1571 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.