SOUTH TAMA COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL
South Tama County High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the South Tama County school district, located in Tama, IA with about 472 students offering grade levels from 9th 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 31 teachers, South Tama County High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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 Tama County High School, located in Tama, Iowa, serves as the primary secondary education institution for the South Tama County Community School District. Situated at 1715 Harding St, the school is deeply integrated into the local community, emphasizing a commitment to academic growth, extracurricular involvement, and the development of well-rounded students. The high school environment is designed to prepare learners for post-secondary success by offering a curriculum that balances core educational requirements with elective opportunities tailored to student interests.
Beyond the classroom, South Tama County High School plays a central role in the social and cultural life of the area, frequently hosting athletic events, arts programs, and community activities. As part of its mission, the district focuses on fostering an inclusive environment that supports the diverse needs of its student body. For those seeking detailed information regarding specific academic programs, faculty contacts, or district announcements, the school maintains an official online presence at [http://www.s-tama.k12.ia.us](http://www.s-tama.k12.ia.us).
For more information, contact South Tama County High School at (641) 484-4345 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Tama, IA 52339
(641) 484-4345
http://www.s-tama.k12.ia.us
SOUTH TAMA COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Tama, IA with about 472 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Iowa
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- South Tama County
- Total Students:
- 472
- Teachers:
- 31.1
- 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 472 students
- White
- 53.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 32.0%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 12.1%
- Two or more races
- 1.3%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.4%
- Asian
- 0.2%
- Black or African American
- 0.2%
- Female
- 48.9%
- Male
- 51.1%
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.