CRESTON HIGH SCHOOL

Creston High School is a public high school that is part of the Creston Comm School District school district, located in Creston, IA with about 468 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. With about 34 teachers, Creston High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.

Creston High School, located in Creston, Iowa, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Creston Community School District. Committed to preparing students for life beyond the classroom, the school offers a comprehensive academic curriculum alongside a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, arts, and vocational programs. The institution focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes student achievement, character development, and community engagement, aiming to equip its graduates with the necessary skills for post-secondary success.

As a pillar of the Creston community, the high school benefits from the resources and oversight of the broader Creston Community School District, which prioritizes technological integration and collaborative learning. By maintaining strong partnerships with local stakeholders and providing diverse opportunities for student growth, Creston High School strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where students from varying backgrounds can pursue their academic goals and participate in a vibrant, active school culture.

For more information, contact Creston High School at (641) 782-2116 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

601 W Townline
Creston, IA 50801
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CRESTON HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Creston, IA with about 468 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Iowa

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
468
Teachers:
34.8
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
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Supplemental Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 468 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending CRESTON HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 91% of the student body.

White
91.0%
Two or more races
3.6%
Hispanic/Latino
3.0%
Asian
1.3%
Black or African American
0.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%

Female
51.3%
Male
48.7%

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.