Wayne Community Jr-Sr High School

Wayne Comm School District
102 N Dekalb Street
Corydon, IA 50060
257 Students
High School 7th - 12th
School Overview
Wayne Community Jr-Sr High School, located in Corydon, Iowa, serves as the central secondary educational hub for the Wayne Community School District. Situated in the heart of Wayne County, the school provides a comprehensive academic environment for students in grades 7 through 12. Its mission is deeply rooted in the community, focusing on preparing students for post-secondary success through a blend of rigorous core coursework, elective opportunities, and a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both personal and academic growth.

Beyond the classroom, the school plays a vital role in the social and civic life of the Corydon area. By fostering a close-knit school culture, the administration and faculty encourage student participation in various extracurricular activities, athletics, and community-focused initiatives. As a cornerstone of the district, Wayne Community Jr-Sr High School strives to leverage its small-school setting to provide personalized attention, ensuring that students are well-equipped with the skills and character necessary to transition into adulthood and the workforce.
257
Total Students
21.3
Full-Time Teachers
12.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
54.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    239 (93.0 %)
  • Hispanic
    9 (3.5 %)
  • Two or More
    4 (1.6 %)
  • Black
    2 (0.8 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.8 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (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: Wayne Comm School District
Phone: (641)872-2184
Website: http://www.wayne.k12.ia.us
Grade Range: 7th - 12th
Total Students: 257
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 21.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 118
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 22

* 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 7 38
Grade 8 50
Grade 9 52
Grade 10 41
Grade 11 43
Grade 12 33
Gender Ratio