North Polk High School

www.northpolk.org

647 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

North Polk High School, located in the rural community of Alleman, Iowa, serves as the primary secondary education hub for the North Polk Community School District. The school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and a supportive, community-centered environment. As a growing district, North Polk emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience that balances rigorous college-preparatory coursework with robust opportunities in arts, athletics, and career-technical education, aimed at preparing students for success in a rapidly evolving workforce.

Beyond the classroom, the school plays a vital role in the identity of the surrounding towns, fostering a strong sense of school spirit and community engagement. By leveraging modern facilities and a dedicated faculty, North Polk High School focuses on personalized learning and character development. The district’s overall philosophy centers on student growth, encouraging scholars to become active, responsible citizens while maintaining a close-knit atmosphere that is characteristic of its Iowa roots.

647

Total Students

36.6

Full-Time Teachers

17.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

10.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for North Polk High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	597
Hispanic	29
Black	4
Asian	3
Two or More	14

White
597 (92.3 %)
Hispanic
29 (4.5 %)
Two or More
14 (2.2 %)
Black
4 (0.6 %)
Asian
3 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	North Polk Comm School District
Phone:	(515)984-3400
Website:	http://www.northpolk.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	647
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	42
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	24

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 161

Grade 10 173

Grade 11 161

Grade 12 152