South Winneshiek High School

www.southwinn.com

211 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

South Winneshiek High School, located in Calmar, Iowa, serves as the primary secondary education hub for the South Winneshiek Community School District. Situated in the heart of Winneshiek County, the school is deeply integrated into the local rural community, providing a comprehensive academic curriculum alongside a variety of extracurricular activities. The district prides itself on fostering a supportive environment that emphasizes student development, academic achievement, and preparation for life after graduation.

Beyond its core classroom instruction, South Winneshiek High School is well-known for its active athletic programs and student organizations, which play a central role in the school’s culture and community spirit. The district maintains a focus on utilizing modern educational technology and personalized learning strategies to meet the needs of its diverse student body. By bridging traditional values with contemporary teaching methods, the school remains a focal point for families in the Calmar area who are looking for a community-centered approach to public education.

211

Total Students

15.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

24.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for South Winneshiek High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	194
Hispanic	12
Two or More	3
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
194 (91.9 %)
Hispanic
12 (5.7 %)
Two or More
3 (1.4 %)
American Indian
1 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (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:	South Winneshiek Comm School District
Phone:	(563)562-3226
Website:	http://www.southwinn.com
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	211
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	32
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	19

* 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 54

Grade 10 57

Grade 11 48

Grade 12 52