Earlham Senior High School

185 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Earlham Senior High School, located in Earlham, Iowa, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Earlham Community School District. Situated at 535 N Chestnut Ave, the school is central to a small, tight-knit community that prioritizes a supportive and student-centered learning environment. The high school is known for fostering close relationships between faculty and students, emphasizing both academic achievement and the development of strong character, which is often reflected in the district’s focus on preparing students for life beyond graduation.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, the school offers a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and clubs that encourage student engagement and school spirit. As part of a smaller district, the school benefits from a personalized approach to education, allowing staff to tailor support to individual student needs while maintaining high expectations. For those seeking more specific information regarding school policies, calendars, or administrative updates, the district maintains a dedicated portal at [home.ecsdcards.com](http://home.ecsdcards.com).

185

Total Students

15.9

Full-Time Teachers

11.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

16.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Earlham Senior High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	173
Hispanic	9
Asian	1
Two or More	2

White
173 (93.5 %)
Hispanic
9 (4.9 %)
Two or More
2 (1.1 %)
Asian
1 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Earlham Comm School District
Phone:	(515)758-2235
Website:	http://ecsdcards.com
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	185
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	28
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* 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 57

Grade 10 41

Grade 11 46

Grade 12 41