Fort Madison High School

Fort Madison Comm School District
2001 Ave B
Fort Madison, IA 52627
555 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Fort Madison High School, located at 2001 Ave B in Fort Madison, Iowa, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Fort Madison Community School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, student responsibility, and preparation for life after graduation. It offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes core academic subjects, elective courses, and various extracurricular activities designed to cater to a diverse range of student interests and career aspirations.

Beyond its academic offerings, the school plays a central role in the local community by promoting school spirit and civic engagement. Through its athletics, arts programs, and various student organizations, Fort Madison High School strives to develop well-rounded individuals who are equipped to succeed in their future endeavors. Those looking for detailed information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or specific department resources can visit their official website at [www.fmcsd.org](http://www.fmcsd.org).
555
Total Students
36.2
Full-Time Teachers
15.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
79.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    460 (82.9 %)
  • Hispanic
    49 (8.8 %)
  • Two or More
    28 (5.0 %)
  • Black
    13 (2.3 %)
  • Asian
    4 (0.7 %)
  • 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: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Fort Madison Comm School District
Phone: (319)372-1862
Website: http://www.fmcsd.org
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 555
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 36.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 395
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 46

* 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 9 127
Grade 10 158
Grade 11 134
Grade 12 136
Gender Ratio