Central Lee High School

Central Lee Comm School District
2642 Highway 218
Donnellson, IA 52625
326 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Central Lee High School, located in Donnellson, Iowa, serves as the heart of the Central Lee Community School District. Dedicated to fostering a supportive and rigorous academic environment, the school focuses on preparing students for success in both higher education and the workforce. The institution emphasizes a well-rounded education, offering a diverse array of core curriculum subjects alongside various extracurricular activities, athletics, and fine arts programs designed to encourage student engagement and personal growth.

The school is deeply integrated into the local Donnellson community, prioritizing strong partnerships between staff, students, and families to create a collaborative culture. By maintaining a focus on character development and community values, Central Lee High School strives to equip its students with the critical thinking skills and social responsibility necessary to contribute positively to society. Through its commitment to high academic standards and school spirit, the district maintains a reputation for being a staple of educational excellence in rural Lee County.
326
Total Students
23.3
Full-Time Teachers
14.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
36.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    306 (93.9 %)
  • Two or More
    7 (2.1 %)
  • Hispanic
    6 (1.8 %)
  • Black
    4 (1.2 %)
  • Asian
    2 (0.6 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.3 %)
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: Central Lee Comm School District
Phone: (319)835-9510
Website: http://www.centrallee.org
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 326
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 23.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 96
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 9 85
Grade 10 88
Grade 11 75
Grade 12 78
Gender Ratio