NORTH MAHASKA JR-SR HIGH SCHOOL
North Mahaska Jr-Sr High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the North Mahaska Comm School District school district, located in New Sharon, IA with about 233 students offering grade levels from 7th 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 20 teachers, North Mahaska Jr-Sr High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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.
North Mahaska Jr-Sr High School, located in New Sharon, Iowa, serves as the educational hub for the North Mahaska Community School District. Operating as a combined junior and senior high school, the institution is dedicated to fostering an environment of academic growth, personal responsibility, and community engagement. The school prides itself on its "Warhawk" identity, emphasizing a strong sense of school spirit and a commitment to excellence both inside and outside the classroom.
Beyond its core academic curriculum, North Mahaska offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, arts, and student organizations, which are designed to help students develop leadership skills and well-rounded characters. By focusing on individualized instruction and maintaining a supportive atmosphere, the school aims to prepare its students for success in higher education, the workforce, and their future roles as productive citizens. For those looking for specific information regarding schedules, district news, or faculty resources, the school maintains an official web presence at [nmwarhawks.org](http://nmwarhawks.org).
For more information, contact North Mahaska Jr-Sr High School at (641) 637-4187 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
New Sharon, IA 50207-0089
(641) 637-4187
http://nmwarhawks.org
NORTH MAHASKA JR-SR HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in New Sharon, IA with about 233 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Iowa
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- North Mahaska Comm School District
- Total Students:
- 233
- Teachers:
- 20.55
- 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 NORTH MAHASKA JR-SR HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 97% of the student body.
- White
- 96.6%
- Two or more races
- 2.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 0.9%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Female
- 50.2%
- Male
- 49.8%
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.