Charles City High School

Charles City Comm School District
1 Comet Dr
Charles City, IA 50616
534 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Charles City High School, located at 1 Comet Dr. in Charles City, Iowa, serves as the central secondary education hub for the Charles City Community School District. Operating under the mascot of the "Comets," the school is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic rigor and personal development. The institution provides a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether that involves higher education, vocational training, or immediate entry into the workforce.

Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Charles City High School places a strong value on student engagement and community involvement. The school offers a diverse array of extracurricular activities, including athletics, performing arts, and various student organizations, which aim to cultivate leadership skills and school spirit. By prioritizing innovation and collaboration, the school strives to empower its student body to become productive, responsible citizens who are well-equipped to contribute to their local community and the broader world.
534
Total Students
37.0
Full-Time Teachers
14.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
39.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    415 (77.7 %)
  • Black
    43 (8.1 %)
  • Hispanic
    42 (7.9 %)
  • Two or More
    20 (3.7 %)
  • Asian
    12 (2.2 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.4 %)
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: Charles City Comm School District
Phone: (641)257-6510
Website: http://www.charles-city.k12.ia.us/high/index.html
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 534
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 37.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 167
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 44

* 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 9 131
Grade 10 135
Grade 11 133
Grade 12 135
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Nashua-Plainfield Junior-SeniorHigh School
Nashua-Plainfield Comm School District
310 Students
612 Greeley St
Nashua, IA 50658 (9.8 miles away)
High School 6th - 12th