North Iowa High School

North Iowa Comm School District
111 3rd Ave NW
Buffalo Center, IA 50424
117 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
North Iowa High School, located in Buffalo Center, Iowa, serves as a central educational hub for students in the surrounding rural community. Operating as part of the North Iowa Community School District, the institution focuses on providing a well-rounded academic curriculum while fostering a supportive environment that emphasizes student growth, character development, and preparation for life after graduation. The school prides itself on its close-knit atmosphere, which allows for smaller class sizes and more personalized attention from faculty and staff.

Beyond academics, North Iowa High School offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, music, and student organizations, which are essential to the school’s culture and community engagement. By maintaining a strong connection between the classroom and the local community, the school aims to cultivate responsible, lifelong learners who are equipped to succeed in an evolving world. For more specific details on their current programs, academic calendar, or district initiatives, you can visit their official website at http://www.northiowa.org.
117
Total Students
10.9
Full-Time Teachers
10.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
43.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    98 (83.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    17 (14.5 %)
  • Two or More
    2 (1.7 %)
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 Iowa Comm School District
Phone: (641)562-2525
Website: http://www.northiowa.org
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 117
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 10.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 44
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 7

* 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 28
Grade 10 25
Grade 11 37
Grade 12 27
Gender Ratio