Crestwood High School

Howard-Winneshiek Comm School District
1000 Schroder Dr
Cresco, IA 52136
559 Students
High School 7th - 12th
School Overview
Crestwood High School is a public secondary school located in Cresco, Iowa, serving as a key educational institution within the Howard-Winneshiek Community School District. Committed to fostering academic growth and personal development, the school offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for higher education and the workforce. The campus environment emphasizes a supportive community atmosphere, encouraging students to participate in a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, arts, and student organizations, which help create a well-rounded educational experience.

Beyond the classroom, Crestwood High School focuses on equipping its students with the skills necessary to succeed in a changing global landscape. By maintaining a connection to the broader Howard-Winneshiek district, the school leverages shared resources and community support to provide diverse opportunities for its student body. Whether through core academic instruction or vocational exploration, the school remains dedicated to its mission of empowering local youth to become responsible and engaged citizens.
559
Total Students
39.1
Full-Time Teachers
14.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
27.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    512 (91.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    31 (5.5 %)
  • Two or More
    8 (1.4 %)
  • Black
    7 (1.3 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.2 %)
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: Howard-Winneshiek Comm School District
Phone: (563)547-2764
Website: http://www.howard-winn.k12.ia.us
Grade Range: 7th - 12th
Total Students: 559
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 39.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 130
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 23

* 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 93
Grade 8 83
Grade 9 108
Grade 10 90
Grade 11 87
Grade 12 98
Gender Ratio