MAQUOKETA COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL

Maquoketa Community High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Maquoketa Comm School District school district, located in Maquoketa, IA with about 502 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 39 teachers, Maquoketa Community 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.

Maquoketa Community High School, located in Maquoketa, Iowa, serves as the primary secondary education hub for the Maquoketa Community School District. Situated at 600 Washington Street, the school is central to the local community and is committed to providing a comprehensive academic experience. The institution focuses on fostering student growth through a diverse curriculum that aims to prepare pupils for both higher education and the workforce, while emphasizing the values of citizenship and lifelong learning.

Beyond its core academic offerings, the school provides a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, performing arts, and student organizations, which are essential to the "Cardinal" school spirit. As a vital part of Jackson County, Maquoketa Community High School strives to create an inclusive and supportive environment where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best. Through its dedicated faculty and community partnerships, the school remains a cornerstone of the region, dedicated to equipping students with the tools necessary to succeed in an ever-changing world.

For more information, contact Maquoketa Community High School at (563) 652-2451 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

600 Washington
Maquoketa, IA 52060
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MAQUOKETA COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Maquoketa, IA with about 502 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Iowa

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
502
Teachers:
39.01
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 schoolwide eligible school-No program
Virtual:
Supplemental 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 502 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending MAQUOKETA COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 90% of the student body.

White
90.2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
3.6%
Two or more races
2.4%
Hispanic/Latino
1.8%
Black or African American
1.2%
Asian
0.8%

Female
45.8%
Male
54.2%

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.