JOHN R MOTT JR/HI SCHOOL

John R Mott Jr/Hi School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Postville Comm School District school district, located in Postville, IA with about 305 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 27 teachers, John R Mott Jr/Hi 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.

John R. Mott Jr/Sr High School is a public secondary school located in Postville, Iowa, serving students within the Postville Community School District. Situated in the heart of a small, culturally diverse rural community, the school offers a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary education, vocational training, or the workforce. As a combined junior and senior high school, the institution provides a continuous educational environment for students in grades 7 through 12, fostering a close-knit school community where faculty can track student progress over several years.

The school is noted for its commitment to serving a unique student demographic; Postville is known for its high level of cultural diversity, which the school reflects through various support programs and an inclusive educational approach. Beyond core academics, John R. Mott Jr/Sr High School offers extracurricular opportunities, including athletics, arts, and student organizations, aimed at promoting well-rounded student development. By maintaining a focus on individual student needs and community engagement, the school strives to provide a supportive learning environment that helps its diverse student body succeed in a globalized world.

For more information, contact John R Mott Jr/Hi School at (563) 864-7652 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

314 W Post
Postville, IA 52162-0717
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JOHN R MOTT JR/HI SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Postville, IA with about 305 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Iowa

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
305
Teachers:
27.54
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide eligible school-No program
Virtual:
Supplemental Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
7th Grade
8th Grade
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 305 students

Hispanic/Latino
45.9%
White
40.7%
Black or African American
10.5%
Two or more races
1.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.0%
Asian
0.3%

Female
48.2%
Male
51.8%

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.