Chariton High School

Chariton Comm School District
501 N Grand
Chariton, IA 50049
392 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Chariton High School, located in Chariton, Iowa, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Chariton Community School District. Committed to academic excellence and student development, the school offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether they choose to pursue higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce. The school emphasizes a supportive learning environment, encouraging students to engage in both rigorous coursework and a variety of extracurricular activities that foster leadership, teamwork, and personal growth.

Beyond the classroom, Chariton High School plays a central role in the local community by hosting athletic events, fine arts performances, and various student-led initiatives. By leveraging its resources and dedicated faculty, the school strives to cultivate a well-rounded educational experience that addresses the diverse needs of its student body. For those seeking detailed information regarding academic calendars, district policies, or specific extracurricular offerings, the school maintains an active web presence at http://www.chariton.k12.ia.us.
392
Total Students
27.8
Full-Time Teachers
14.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
52.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    365 (93.4 %)
  • Hispanic
    16 (4.1 %)
  • Two or More
    7 (1.8 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.5 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.3 %)
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: Chariton Comm School District
Phone: (641)774-5066
Website: http://www.charitonschools.org
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 392
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 27.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 172
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 33

* 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 9 104
Grade 10 113
Grade 11 90
Grade 12 85
Gender Ratio