ELIZABETH TATE ALT. HIGH SCHOOL

Elizabeth Tate Alt. High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Iowa City Comm School District school district, located in Iowa City, IA with about 165 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 12 teachers, Elizabeth Tate Alt. High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.

Elizabeth Tate Alternative High School, located in Iowa City, is a specialized educational institution within the Iowa City Community School District. It is designed to serve students who may benefit from a non-traditional learning environment, offering a personalized approach that differs from the district's larger comprehensive high schools. The school focuses on credit recovery, flexible scheduling, and individualized support to help students who have struggled in conventional academic settings stay on track for graduation.

The culture at Elizabeth Tate is built upon small class sizes and strong, supportive relationships between students and faculty. By fostering a more intimate academic community, the school provides a safe and inclusive space that addresses both the educational and social-emotional needs of its students. Through its targeted curriculum and dedicated staff, the school aims to empower students to overcome obstacles, achieve their high school diplomas, and successfully transition to post-secondary education or the workforce.

For more information, contact Elizabeth Tate Alt. High School at (319) 688-1080 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.