COLO-NESCO MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL

Colo-NESCO Middle/High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Colo-NESCO Comm School District school district, located in Colo, IA with about 274 students offering grade levels from 5th Grade to 12th Grade. 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 23 teachers, Colo-NESCO Middle/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.

Colo-NESCO Middle/High School, located in Colo, Iowa, serves as the educational hub for the Colo-NESCO Community School District. As a small, rural district, the school focuses on providing a tight-knit community atmosphere where students benefit from personalized attention and strong relationships with faculty. The institution serves students in grades 6 through 12, fostering an environment that emphasizes both academic development and a well-rounded extracurricular experience tailored to a smaller student population.

Beyond its core curriculum, Colo-NESCO is deeply integrated into the local community, maintaining a identity centered on the "Royals" school spirit. Because of its size, the school provides students with diverse opportunities to participate in athletics, music, and various clubs, often allowing for higher rates of student involvement than one might find in larger districts. The school serves as a central pillar for families in the surrounding rural area, striving to prepare students for post-secondary success while maintaining the traditional values and collaborative spirit of a small-town Iowa school system.

For more information, contact Colo-NESCO Middle/High School at (641) 377-2282 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.