LE MARS HIGH SCHOOL

Le Mars High School is a public high school that is part of the Le Mars Comm School District school district, located in Le Mars, IA with about 653 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 39 teachers, Le Mars 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.

Le Mars High School, located in Le Mars, Iowa, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Le Mars Community School District. Situated in a community widely recognized as the "Ice Cream Capital of the World," the school functions as a central hub for academic and extracurricular life in Plymouth County. The institution is committed to providing a comprehensive curriculum that balances core academic requirements with a variety of elective opportunities designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce.

Beyond the classroom, Le Mars High School maintains a robust tradition of extracurricular engagement, featuring a wide array of athletic programs, fine arts initiatives, and student-led organizations. The school places a strong emphasis on fostering a supportive community environment, encouraging student participation in school spirit and local civic activities. By integrating rigorous academic standards with a focus on character development and community involvement, Le Mars High School strives to equip its student body with the skills and values necessary for success in their post-graduation endeavors.

For more information, contact Le Mars High School at (712) 546-4153 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

921 3rd Ave SW
Le Mars, IA 51031
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LE MARS HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Le Mars, IA with about 653 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Iowa

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
653
Teachers:
39.13
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
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 653 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending LE MARS HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 84% of the student body.

White
84.4%
Hispanic/Latino
11.5%
Two or more races
2.0%
Black or African American
1.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.6%
Asian
0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%

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.