Paton-Churdan Jr-Sr High School

99 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

Paton-Churdan Jr-Sr High School, located in the small town of Churdan, Iowa, serves as a vital educational hub for students in the Paton-Churdan Community School District. As a combined junior and senior high facility, the school emphasizes a tight-knit community atmosphere where small class sizes allow for personalized attention and strong relationships between students and faculty. The district is known for its commitment to providing a well-rounded education that prepares students for post-secondary success, whether they choose to pursue higher education or enter the workforce directly.

Beyond the classroom, the school plays a central role in the social fabric of the surrounding rural area, fostering a sense of community pride through various extracurricular activities, athletics, and local events. By maintaining a focus on academic core competencies alongside opportunities for student growth, Paton-Churdan Jr-Sr High School strives to uphold the values of a supportive, rural Iowa education. Its location on Adrian Street serves as a focal point for student development, reflecting the district's dedication to accessibility and local engagement.

Total Students

3.0

Full-Time Teachers

33.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

47.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Paton-Churdan Jr-Sr High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	90
Hispanic	5
Black	1
Two or More	3

White
90 (90.9 %)
Hispanic
5 (5.1 %)
Two or More
3 (3.0 %)
Black
1 (1.0 %)

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:	Paton-Churdan Comm School District
Phone:	(515)389-3111
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	99
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	3.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	33.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	34
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* 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 14

Grade 7 20

Grade 8 18

Grade 9 16

Grade 10 10

Grade 11 9

Grade 12 12