SOUTH HAMILTON MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL

South Hamilton Middle And High School is a public high school that is part of the South Hamilton Comm School District school district, located in Jewell, IA with about 352 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 12th Grade. With about 25 teachers, South Hamilton Middle And High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.

South Hamilton Middle And High School, located in Jewell, Iowa, serves as the central educational hub for the South Hamilton Community School District. Operating as a combined secondary facility, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with personal development. By integrating middle and high school students within one location, the institution aims to create a cohesive educational experience that prepares students for post-secondary success while maintaining the close-knit, supportive atmosphere characteristic of a rural Iowa community.

The school emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum that extends beyond traditional core subjects to include various extracurricular activities, athletics, and vocational opportunities. By leveraging its resources to serve a wide age range, South Hamilton Middle And High School plays a pivotal role in the local community, promoting a culture of school spirit and lifelong learning. Through its commitment to student growth, the school strives to equip its graduates with the essential skills, character, and community values necessary to navigate a modern and evolving world.

For more information, contact South Hamilton Middle And High School at (515) 827-5418 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

315 Division St
Jewell, IA 50130
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SOUTH HAMILTON MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Jewell, IA with about 352 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Iowa

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
352
Teachers:
25.52
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
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 352 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending SOUTH HAMILTON MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 85% of the student body.

White
84.9%
Hispanic/Latino
11.4%
Two or more races
3.1%
Asian
0.6%

Female
50.3%
Male
49.7%

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.