GUTHRIE CENTER HIGH SCHOOL

Guthrie Center High School is a public high school that is part of the Guthrie Center Comm School District school district, located in Guthrie Center, IA with about 233 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. With about 22 teachers, Guthrie Center High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. 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.

Guthrie Center High School is a public secondary school located in Guthrie Center, Iowa. As part of the Adair-Casey/Guthrie Center (ACGC) Community School District, the school serves students in grades 9 through 12. The institution is committed to providing a comprehensive educational experience that balances rigorous academic standards with a variety of extracurricular opportunities, aiming to prepare students for post-secondary success in an evolving global landscape.

The school is deeply integrated into the local community, emphasizing a supportive, small-town atmosphere where students benefit from personalized attention and strong faculty-student relationships. Beyond the traditional classroom, the school maintains an active presence in athletics, arts, and student organizations, which helps foster a sense of school spirit and community pride. By leveraging the combined resources of the ACGC district, Guthrie Center High School strives to provide modern educational tools and diverse learning pathways to ensure every student has the opportunity to thrive both academically and socially.

For more information, contact Guthrie Center High School at (641) 332-2236 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

906 School St
Guthrie Center, IA 50115
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GUTHRIE CENTER HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Guthrie Center, IA with about 233 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Iowa

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
233
Teachers:
22.1
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 233 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending GUTHRIE CENTER HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 94% of the student body.

White
93.6%
Hispanic/Latino
3.0%
Two or more races
1.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.9%
Black or African American
0.4%
Asian
0.4%

Female
51.1%
Male
48.9%

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.