NORTHWOOD-KENSETT JR-SR HIGH SCHOOL
Northwood-Kensett Jr-Sr High School is a public high school that is part of the Northwood-Kensett Comm School District school district, located in Northwood, IA with about 231 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 12th Grade. With about 17 teachers, Northwood-Kensett Jr-Sr High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.
Northwood-Kensett Jr-Sr High School, located in Northwood, Iowa, serves as the secondary educational hub for the Northwood-Kensett Community School District. Dedicated to fostering academic excellence and personal growth, the school provides a comprehensive curriculum for students in grades 7 through 12. Its environment emphasizes small-town values while preparing students for post-secondary success through a blend of core academic coursework, elective opportunities, and extracurricular activities.
Beyond the classroom, the school is deeply integrated into the local community, maintaining a strong focus on school spirit and student engagement. By offering a variety of athletic programs, arts, and clubs, the institution encourages students to develop leadership skills and a sense of responsibility. With its commitment to student-centered learning, Northwood-Kensett Jr-Sr High strives to provide a supportive atmosphere where every student is encouraged to reach their full potential.
For more information, contact Northwood-Kensett Jr-Sr High School at (641) 324-2142 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Northwood, IA 50459-0289
(641) 324-2142
NORTHWOOD-KENSETT JR-SR HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Northwood, IA with about 231 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Iowa
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Northwood-Kensett Comm School District
- Total Students:
- 231
- Teachers:
- 17.5
- 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
* 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 231 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending NORTHWOOD-KENSETT JR-SR HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 85% of the student body.
- White
- 85.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 8.7%
- Black or African American
- 3.5%
- Two or more races
- 2.6%
- Female
- 45.9%
- Male
- 54.1%
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.