Decorah High School

Decorah Community School District
100 Claiborne Drive
Decorah, IA 52101
576 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Decorah High School, located in the scenic bluffs of Decorah, Iowa, serves as a cornerstone of the Decorah Community School District. Committed to academic excellence and student development, the school offers a comprehensive curriculum that prepares students for post-secondary success through a blend of rigorous core subjects, advanced placement opportunities, and diverse elective offerings. The school prides itself on fostering a supportive environment that emphasizes character, community engagement, and individual growth, encouraging students to become active, responsible citizens.

Beyond the classroom, Decorah High School is known for its vibrant extracurricular culture. The school offers a wide array of athletics, fine arts programs, and student organizations, which play a vital role in building school spirit and student camaraderie. By balancing high academic standards with robust opportunities for personal interest and teamwork, the school aims to cultivate a well-rounded educational experience that reflects the values of the surrounding Northeast Iowa community.
576
Total Students
37.8
Full-Time Teachers
15.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
20.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    517 (89.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    29 (5.0 %)
  • Two or More
    15 (2.6 %)
  • Asian
    8 (1.4 %)
  • Black
    5 (0.9 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.2 %)
  • 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: Decorah Community School District
Phone: (563)382-3643
Website: http://www.decorah.k12.ia.us/dhs/dhs.htm
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 576
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 37.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 86
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 30

* 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 9 149
Grade 10 149
Grade 11 130
Grade 12 148
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
South Winneshiek High School
South Winneshiek Comm School District
211 Students
203 W South St
Calmar, IA 52132 (9.6 miles away)
High School 9th - 12th