INTERSTATE 35 SECONDARY SCHOOL
Interstate 35 Secondary School is a public high school that is part of the Interstate 35 Comm School District school district, located in Truro, IA with about 449 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 12th Grade. With about 30 teachers, Interstate 35 Secondary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.
Interstate 35 Secondary School, located in Truro, Iowa, serves as the combined middle and high school campus for the Interstate 35 Community School District. Situated in a rural setting, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive educational experience that prepares students for post-secondary success, whether through college preparatory coursework, vocational training, or community-based initiatives. The district is known for its close-knit atmosphere, emphasizing small class sizes and a supportive environment where faculty can foster strong relationships with students.
Beyond academics, the school plays a vital role in the social fabric of the Truro community. It offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, performing arts, and student organizations, which are designed to build school spirit and develop leadership skills among the student body. By balancing traditional curriculum with modern educational tools, Interstate 35 Secondary School aims to equip its students with the critical thinking and collaborative skills necessary to thrive in an evolving global landscape while maintaining a deep connection to their local roots.
For more information, contact Interstate 35 Secondary School at (641) 465-4818 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Truro, IA 50257-0079
(641) 465-4818
INTERSTATE 35 SECONDARY SCHOOL is a public school in Truro, IA with about 449 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Iowa
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Interstate 35 Comm School District
- Total Students:
- 449
- Teachers:
- 30.96
- 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 449 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending INTERSTATE 35 SECONDARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 95% of the student body.
- White
- 95.3%
- Two or more races
- 1.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 1.6%
- Black or African American
- 1.1%
- Asian
- 0.4%
- Female
- 47.2%
- Male
- 52.8%
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.