IOWA VALLEY JR-SR HIGH SCHOOL

Iowa Valley Jr-Sr High School is a public high school that is part of the Iowa Valley Comm School District school district, located in Marengo, IA with about 241 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 12th Grade. With about 20 teachers, Iowa Valley Jr-Sr High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.

Iowa Valley Jr-Sr High School, located in Marengo, Iowa, serves as the secondary education hub for the Iowa Valley Community School District. Situated in a rural Iowa setting, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive educational experience for students in grades 7 through 12. The institution emphasizes a small-school environment that fosters close relationships between students and faculty, aiming to prepare its diverse student body for post-secondary success through a blend of rigorous academics, career readiness programs, and extracurricular engagement.

Beyond its core curriculum, the school is deeply integrated into the local Marengo community, acting as a central point for regional activities and school spirit. The district prioritizes student growth by offering various athletic programs, fine arts opportunities, and vocational training options designed to meet the needs of a modern workforce. By maintaining a focus on personalized attention and community involvement, Iowa Valley Jr-Sr High School strives to cultivate well-rounded, responsible citizens while upholding the traditions and values of its surrounding Iowa community.

For more information, contact Iowa Valley Jr-Sr High School at (319) 642-3332 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

359 E Hilton St
Marengo, IA 52301
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IOWA VALLEY JR-SR HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Marengo, IA with about 241 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Iowa

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
241
Teachers:
20.41
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:
Not 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 241 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending IOWA VALLEY JR-SR HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 89% of the student body.

White
88.8%
Hispanic/Latino
7.5%
Two or more races
2.5%
Black or African American
0.8%
Asian
0.4%

Female
46.5%
Male
53.5%

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.