Brooklyn-Guernsey-Malcom Jr-Sr High School

Brooklyn-Guernsey-Malcom Comm School District
1090 Jackson St
Brooklyn, IA 52211
265 Students
High School 7th - 12th
School Overview
Brooklyn-Guernsey-Malcom (BGM) Jr-Sr High School, located in Brooklyn, Iowa, serves as the educational hub for students in grades 7–12. As part of the BGM Community School District, the school is committed to fostering a supportive, small-town learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student involvement. By combining middle school and high school levels under one roof, the institution facilitates a consistent educational journey that allows for strong mentorship opportunities and a close-knit community atmosphere among students and faculty.

The school places a significant focus on preparing students for life beyond graduation, offering a curriculum that balances core academic requirements with extracurricular opportunities. Whether through athletics, arts, or various student organizations, BGM encourages pupils to become active participants in their school culture. Driven by the mission of the broader BGM district, the Jr-Sr High School strives to leverage its resources to ensure students are well-equipped with the skills, values, and community connections necessary to succeed in their future endeavors.
265
Total Students
18.5
Full-Time Teachers
14.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
35.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    245 (92.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    12 (4.5 %)
  • Two or More
    6 (2.3 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.4 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.4 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Brooklyn-Guernsey-Malcom Comm School District
Phone: (641)522-7058
Website: http://www.brooklyn.k12.ia.us
Grade Range: 7th - 12th
Total Students: 265
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 18.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 80
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 14

* 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 7 49
Grade 8 42
Grade 9 54
Grade 10 48
Grade 11 33
Grade 12 39
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
H-L-V Junior-Senior High School
H-L-V Comm School District
140 Students
402 5th Street
Victor, IA 52347 (7.9 miles away)
High School 7th - 12th