PEKIN COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL

Pekin Community High School is a public high school that is part of the Pekin Comm School District school district, located in Packwood, IA with about 214 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. With about 16 teachers, Pekin Community 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.

Pekin Community High School, located in Packwood, Iowa, serves as the central secondary educational institution for the Pekin Community School District. As a small, rural district, the school focuses on fostering a close-knit environment where students can receive personalized attention while engaging in a comprehensive curriculum. The district emphasizes preparing students for both post-secondary education and the workforce by offering a blend of core academic subjects, vocational opportunities, and extracurricular activities that aim to develop well-rounded individuals.

The school is an integral part of the local community, operating with the mission to provide a supportive atmosphere that encourages student achievement and character development. By leveraging its position within a smaller district, Pekin Community High School emphasizes strong teacher-student relationships and community involvement. For more information regarding their current academic calendar, athletics, and district-wide initiatives, stakeholders can visit their official website at http://www.pekincsd.org.

For more information, contact Pekin Community High School at (319) 695-3705 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.