CRESTWOOD HIGH SCHOOL

Crestwood High School is a public high school that is part of the Howard-Winneshiek Comm School District school district, located in Cresco, IA with about 582 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 37 teachers, Crestwood 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.

Crestwood High School is a public secondary school located in Cresco, Iowa, serving as a key educational institution within the Howard-Winneshiek Community School District. Committed to fostering academic growth and personal development, the school offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for higher education and the workforce. The campus environment emphasizes a supportive community atmosphere, encouraging students to participate in a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, arts, and student organizations, which help create a well-rounded educational experience.

Beyond the classroom, Crestwood High School focuses on equipping its students with the skills necessary to succeed in a changing global landscape. By maintaining a connection to the broader Howard-Winneshiek district, the school leverages shared resources and community support to provide diverse opportunities for its student body. Whether through core academic instruction or vocational exploration, the school remains dedicated to its mission of empowering local youth to become responsible and engaged citizens.

For more information, contact Crestwood High School at (563) 547-2764 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1000 Schroder Dr
Cresco, IA 52136
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CRESTWOOD HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Cresco, IA with about 582 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Iowa

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
582
Teachers:
37.11
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
7th Grade
8th Grade
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 582 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending CRESTWOOD HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 92% of the student body.

White
92.4%
Hispanic/Latino
3.3%
Two or more races
2.2%
Black or African American
1.0%
Asian
0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%

Female
48.3%
Male
51.7%

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.