DECORAH HIGH SCHOOL
Decorah High School is a public high school that is part of the Decorah Community School District school district, located in Decorah, IA with about 568 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 35 teachers, Decorah High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.
Decorah High School, located in the scenic bluffs of Decorah, Iowa, serves as a cornerstone of the Decorah Community School District. Committed to academic excellence and student development, the school offers a comprehensive curriculum that prepares students for post-secondary success through a blend of rigorous core subjects, advanced placement opportunities, and diverse elective offerings. The school prides itself on fostering a supportive environment that emphasizes character, community engagement, and individual growth, encouraging students to become active, responsible citizens.
Beyond the classroom, Decorah High School is known for its vibrant extracurricular culture. The school offers a wide array of athletics, fine arts programs, and student organizations, which play a vital role in building school spirit and student camaraderie. By balancing high academic standards with robust opportunities for personal interest and teamwork, the school aims to cultivate a well-rounded educational experience that reflects the values of the surrounding Northeast Iowa community.
For more information, contact Decorah High School at (563) 382-3643 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Decorah, IA 52101
(563) 382-3643
DECORAH HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Decorah, IA with about 568 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Iowa
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Decorah Community School District
- Total Students:
- 568
- Teachers:
- 35.88
- 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:
- Not 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 568 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending DECORAH HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 93% of the student body.
- White
- 92.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 3.3%
- Asian
- 2.1%
- Two or more races
- 1.8%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 48.8%
- Male
- 51.2%
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.