SPIRIT LAKE HIGH SCHOOL
Spirit Lake High School is a public high school that is part of the Spirit Lake Comm School District school district, located in Spirit Lake, IA with about 403 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. With about 25 teachers, Spirit Lake High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.
Spirit Lake High School, located in the scenic Iowa Great Lakes region, serves the community of Spirit Lake as a central hub for academic and extracurricular development. The school prides itself on fostering a supportive environment that encourages students to strive for excellence both in the classroom and through various school-sponsored programs. With a curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, the institution emphasizes foundational learning, critical thinking, and character development, ensuring that its graduates are well-equipped for their future endeavors.
Beyond its academic offerings, Spirit Lake High School is deeply integrated into the culture of the local community, maintaining a strong tradition of school spirit and civic engagement. The school offers a diverse range of athletic teams, fine arts programs, and student organizations that allow students to explore their interests and build lasting connections with their peers. By balancing a rigorous educational experience with a robust selection of extracurricular opportunities, Spirit Lake High School aims to cultivate a well-rounded student body capable of contributing positively to society.
For more information, contact Spirit Lake High School at (712) 336-3707 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Spirit Lake, IA 51360
(712) 336-3707
SPIRIT LAKE HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Spirit Lake, IA with about 403 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Iowa
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Spirit Lake Comm School District
- Total Students:
- 403
- Teachers:
- 25.94
- 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 403 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending SPIRIT LAKE HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 96% of the student body.
- White
- 95.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 1.5%
- Two or more races
- 1.2%
- Black or African American
- 1.0%
- Asian
- 0.5%
- Female
- 47.9%
- Male
- 52.1%
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.