Central City High School

400 Barber Street
Central City, IA 52214

www.central-city.k12.ia.us

228 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

Central City High School is a public secondary institution located in Central City, Iowa. As part of the Central City Community School District, the school is committed to providing a comprehensive education for its students, emphasizing both academic rigor and character development. The school serves as a central hub for the local community, fostering an environment where students are encouraged to engage in a variety of educational opportunities to prepare them for post-secondary success.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, Central City High School places a strong value on extracurricular involvement, offering various athletics, clubs, and student organizations. This well-rounded approach is designed to help students develop leadership skills, teamwork, and a sense of school spirit. Those interested in more specific information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or district initiatives can visit their official website at http://www.central-city.k12.ia.us.

228

Total Students

21.0

Full-Time Teachers

10.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

32.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Central City High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	211
Hispanic	4
Black	6
Asian	3
Two or More	4

White
211 (92.5 %)
Black
6 (2.6 %)
Hispanic
4 (1.8 %)
Two or More
4 (1.8 %)
Asian
3 (1.3 %)

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:	Central City Comm School District
Phone:	(319)438-6182
Website:	http://www.central-city.k12.ia.us
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	228
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	71
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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 6 36

Grade 7 33

Grade 8 22

Grade 9 35

Grade 10 37

Grade 11 32

Grade 12 33