NEWELL-FONDA HIGH SCHOOL

Newell-Fonda High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Newell-Fonda Comm School District school district, located in Newell, IA with about 142 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 15 teachers, Newell-Fonda High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 9:1. 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.

Newell-Fonda High School is a public secondary school located in the small, rural community of Newell, Iowa. Serving students in grades 9–12, the school operates as part of the Newell-Fonda Community School District. Because of its location in a tight-knit agricultural region, the school maintains a smaller student body, which often fosters a supportive environment where students benefit from close relationships with faculty and staff.

Academically and extracurricularly, the school emphasizes a well-rounded education that prepares students for post-secondary success. Newell-Fonda is perhaps best known for its competitive athletic programs, which frequently see success at the state level, helping to foster a strong sense of school pride within the local community. By combining traditional classroom instruction with various vocational and elective opportunities, the school aims to meet the diverse needs of its students while maintaining the values and community engagement typical of rural Iowa school districts.

For more information, contact Newell-Fonda High School at (712) 272-3325 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.