JESUP HIGH SCHOOL
Jesup High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Jesup Comm School District school district, located in Jesup, IA with about 233 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 19 teachers, Jesup 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.
Jesup High School, located at 531 Prospect in Jesup, Iowa, serves as the cornerstone of secondary education for the local community. As part of the Jesup Community School District, the high school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that balances rigorous academic standards with a variety of extracurricular opportunities. The school strives to prepare its students for life after graduation, whether they are pursuing higher education, vocational training, or immediate entry into the workforce.
The school emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience by integrating core curriculum requirements with elective options that cater to diverse student interests. Beyond the classroom, Jesup High School maintains an active campus culture, encouraging student participation in athletics, fine arts, and various clubs. By prioritizing both academic achievement and character development, the school aims to instill a strong sense of community pride and personal responsibility in its students.
For more information, contact Jesup High School at (319) 827-1700 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Jesup, IA 50648-0287
(319) 827-1700
JESUP HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Jesup, IA with about 233 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Iowa
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Jesup Comm School District
- Total Students:
- 233
- Teachers:
- 19.3
- 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
- Title I targeted assistance eligible school-No program
- 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 233 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending JESUP HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 95% of the student body.
- White
- 95.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 3.0%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.9%
- Two or more races
- 0.4%
- Black or African American
- 0.4%
- Female
- 43.8%
- Male
- 56.2%
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.