CHARLES CITY HIGH SCHOOL
Charles City High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Charles City Comm School District school district, located in Charles City, IA with about 506 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 36 teachers, Charles City High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.
Charles City High School, located at 1 Comet Dr. in Charles City, Iowa, serves as the central secondary education hub for the Charles City Community School District. Operating under the mascot of the "Comets," the school is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic rigor and personal development. The institution provides a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether that involves higher education, vocational training, or immediate entry into the workforce.
Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Charles City High School places a strong value on student engagement and community involvement. The school offers a diverse array of extracurricular activities, including athletics, performing arts, and various student organizations, which aim to cultivate leadership skills and school spirit. By prioritizing innovation and collaboration, the school strives to empower its student body to become productive, responsible citizens who are well-equipped to contribute to their local community and the broader world.
For more information, contact Charles City High School at (641) 257-6510 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Charles City, IA 50616
(641) 257-6510
CHARLES CITY HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Charles City, IA with about 506 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Iowa
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Charles City Comm School District
- Total Students:
- 506
- Teachers:
- 36.95
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide eligible school-No program
- Virtual:
- Supplemental Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 506 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending CHARLES CITY HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 80% of the student body.
- White
- 79.6%
- Black or African American
- 7.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 6.7%
- Asian
- 3.2%
- Two or more races
- 2.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Female
- 49.8%
- Male
- 50.2%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.