GRINNELL COMMUNITY SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Grinnell Community Senior High School is a public high school that is part of the Grinnell-Newburg Comm School District school district, located in Grinnell, IA with about 514 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 34 teachers, Grinnell Community Senior High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.
Grinnell Community Senior High School, located in Grinnell, Iowa, serves as the primary secondary education institution for the local district, functioning as a hub for academic and extracurricular development. The school is known for fostering a supportive environment that prioritizes student growth, aiming to prepare its graduates for success in higher education, vocational training, or the workforce. By offering a comprehensive curriculum alongside various athletic and arts programs, the school strives to provide a well-rounded educational experience that reflects the values and needs of the Grinnell community.
Beyond the classroom, the school emphasizes student engagement and community involvement, leveraging its location in a town known for its strong educational culture—home to the prestigious Grinnell College. The high school maintains a focus on modernization and academic rigor, encouraging students to participate in a variety of clubs, sports, and leadership opportunities. Through its dedicated faculty and commitment to student achievement, Grinnell Community Senior High School plays a central role in shaping the future of its students and maintaining the academic standards of the Iowa community it serves.
For more information, contact Grinnell Community Senior High School at (641) 236-2720 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Grinnell, IA 50112
(641) 236-2720
GRINNELL COMMUNITY SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Grinnell, IA with about 514 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Iowa
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Grinnell-Newburg Comm School District
- Total Students:
- 514
- Teachers:
- 34.81
- 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
* 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 514 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending GRINNELL COMMUNITY SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 87% of the student body.
- White
- 87.4%
- Two or more races
- 4.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 3.9%
- Asian
- 2.1%
- Black or African American
- 1.8%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.6%
- Female
- 48.2%
- Male
- 51.8%
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.