TWIN CEDARS JR-SR HIGH SCHOOL
Twin Cedars Jr-Sr High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Twin Cedars Comm School District school district, located in Bussey, IA with about 149 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 15 teachers, Twin Cedars Jr-Sr High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 9:1. 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.
Twin Cedars Jr-Sr High School, located in Bussey, Iowa, serves as a central educational hub for students in the Twin Cedars Community School District. As a combined junior and senior high facility, the school provides a continuous academic environment that bridges the middle school and high school years. The school is known for fostering a close-knit, community-oriented atmosphere typical of rural Iowa, where students benefit from smaller class sizes and personalized attention from faculty and staff.
Beyond its core academic curriculum, Twin Cedars places a strong emphasis on extracurricular engagement, offering a variety of athletic programs, student organizations, and activities that encourage school spirit and personal development. By prioritizing both academic achievement and community involvement, the school aims to prepare its students for life after graduation, whether they are pursuing higher education, vocational training, or entering the workforce. The facility acts as a cornerstone for the local community, reflecting the values and collaborative spirit of the Bussey area.
For more information, contact Twin Cedars Jr-Sr High School at (641) 944-5243 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Bussey, IA 50044-7512
(641) 944-5243
TWIN CEDARS JR-SR HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Bussey, IA with about 149 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Iowa
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Twin Cedars Comm School District
- Total Students:
- 149
- Teachers:
- 15.38
- 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 schoolwide 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 149 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending TWIN CEDARS JR-SR HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 97% of the student body.
- White
- 96.6%
- Black or African American
- 2.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 1.3%
- Female
- 51.0%
- Male
- 49.0%
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.