MELCHER-DALLAS HIGH SCHOOL

Melcher-Dallas High School is a public high school that is part of the Melcher-Dallas Comm School District school district, located in Melcher, IA with about 83 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. With about 12 teachers, Melcher-Dallas High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 6:1. 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.

Melcher-Dallas High School is a small, rural public secondary school located in Melcher-Dallas, Iowa. As part of the Melcher-Dallas Community School District, the school serves as a central hub for the local community, focusing on providing a supportive and personalized learning environment. By maintaining small class sizes, the school emphasizes a close-knit atmosphere where students can receive individual attention from faculty while engaging in a traditional high school curriculum.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Melcher-Dallas High School places a strong emphasis on student involvement and school spirit. The school participates in various extracurricular activities, athletics, and community-based programs that aim to prepare students for post-secondary success. Through its commitment to a well-rounded education, the institution strives to foster the academic, social, and emotional growth of its students, ensuring they are well-prepared for life after graduation within their local community and beyond.

For more information, contact Melcher-Dallas High School at (641) 947-3731 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

214 S Main
Melcher, IA 50163
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MELCHER-DALLAS HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Melcher, IA with about 83 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Iowa

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
83
Teachers:
12.31
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:
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 83 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending MELCHER-DALLAS HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 95% of the student body.

White
95.2%
Black or African American
2.4%
Asian
1.2%
Hispanic/Latino
1.2%

Female
49.4%
Male
50.6%

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.