HUMBOLDT HIGH SCHOOL
Humboldt High School is a public high school that is part of the Humboldt Comm School District school district, located in Humboldt, IA with about 456 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. With about 27 teachers, Humboldt 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.
Humboldt High School, located at 1500 Wildcat Rd in Humboldt, Iowa, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Humboldt Community School District. As a central pillar of the local community, the school is dedicated to preparing students for life beyond graduation by balancing a comprehensive academic curriculum with a wide array of extracurricular opportunities. The school’s mascot, the Wildcat, reflects a strong sense of school spirit that permeates their athletic programs, arts departments, and various student-led clubs, fostering an environment where students are encouraged to pursue personal and academic growth.
Beyond its academic offerings, Humboldt High School emphasizes the importance of community involvement and character development. The school prides itself on maintaining a supportive atmosphere where faculty and staff work closely with students to help them achieve their individual goals. By providing resources for both college-bound students and those seeking vocational or career-focused paths, the school aims to equip its graduates with the essential skills, leadership qualities, and social awareness needed to succeed in an ever-evolving global society.
For more information, contact Humboldt High School at (515) 332-1430 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Humboldt, IA 50548
(515) 332-1430
HUMBOLDT HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Humboldt, IA with about 456 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Iowa
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Humboldt Comm School District
- Total Students:
- 456
- Teachers:
- 27.31
- 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 456 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending HUMBOLDT HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 87% of the student body.
- White
- 87.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 7.9%
- Two or more races
- 2.0%
- Asian
- 1.5%
- Black or African American
- 1.3%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Female
- 51.8%
- Male
- 48.2%
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.