Creston High School

Creston Comm School District
601 W Townline
Creston, IA 50801
532 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Creston High School, located in Creston, Iowa, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Creston Community School District. Committed to preparing students for life beyond the classroom, the school offers a comprehensive academic curriculum alongside a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, arts, and vocational programs. The institution focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes student achievement, character development, and community engagement, aiming to equip its graduates with the necessary skills for post-secondary success.

As a pillar of the Creston community, the high school benefits from the resources and oversight of the broader Creston Community School District, which prioritizes technological integration and collaborative learning. By maintaining strong partnerships with local stakeholders and providing diverse opportunities for student growth, Creston High School strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where students from varying backgrounds can pursue their academic goals and participate in a vibrant, active school culture.
532
Total Students
33.5
Full-Time Teachers
15.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
40.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    471 (88.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    35 (6.6 %)
  • Two or More
    11 (2.1 %)
  • Asian
    8 (1.5 %)
  • Black
    6 (1.1 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    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: Creston Comm School District
Phone: (641)782-2116
Website: http://www.crestonschools.org
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 532
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 33.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 178
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 37

* 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 9 123
Grade 10 134
Grade 11 140
Grade 12 135
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Orient-Macksburg Senior High School
Orient-Macksburg Comm School District
66 Students
201 S. School Street
Orient, IA 50858 (9.2 miles away)
High School 7th - 12th