Atlantic High School

Atlantic Comm School District
1201 E 14th St
Atlantic, IA 50022
485 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Atlantic High School, located in Atlantic, Iowa, serves as the primary secondary education hub for the Atlantic Community School District. Committed to academic excellence and student development, the school offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce. The institution places a strong emphasis on fostering a supportive learning environment where students are encouraged to engage in a variety of academic disciplines, ranging from core subjects to vocational and elective opportunities.

Beyond the classroom, Atlantic High School prides itself on a robust extracurricular program that plays a vital role in the student experience. By offering a diverse array of athletics, fine arts, and student organizations, the school encourages personal growth, teamwork, and leadership among its student body. With a focus on community involvement and school spirit, the school aims to cultivate well-rounded graduates who are ready to contribute positively to their local community and beyond.
485
Total Students
28.9
Full-Time Teachers
16.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
36.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    428 (88.2 %)
  • Hispanic
    29 (6.0 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    16 (3.3 %)
  • Black
    4 (0.8 %)
  • Two or More
    4 (0.8 %)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.6 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.2 %)
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: Atlantic Comm School District
Phone: (712)243-5358
Website: http://www.atlanticiaschools.org
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 485
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 28.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 139
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 39

* 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 9 129
Grade 10 128
Grade 11 108
Grade 12 120
Gender Ratio