Mormon Trail Jr-Sr High School

Mormon Trail Comm School District
502 E. Main St
Garden Grove, IA 50103
96 Students
High School 7th - 12th
School Overview
Mormon Trail Jr-Sr High School, located in Garden Grove, Iowa, serves as a central educational hub for the Mormon Trail Community School District. Situated in a rural setting, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive secondary education for students in grades 7 through 12. Its mission is centered on fostering a supportive learning environment that prepares students for post-secondary success, whether they choose to pursue higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce.

The school emphasizes a close-knit community atmosphere, which is typical of small Iowa school districts, allowing for smaller class sizes and more personalized instruction between faculty and students. In addition to its core academic curriculum, the school encourages student participation in a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and clubs. These programs are designed to promote leadership, teamwork, and school spirit, ensuring a well-rounded experience that helps students develop both academically and personally within the Decatur County community.
96
Total Students
6.3
Full-Time Teachers
15.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
60.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    91 (94.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    3 (3.1 %)
  • Two or More
    2 (2.1 %)
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: Mormon Trail Comm School District
Phone: (641)443-3425
Website: http://www.mormontrail.k12.ia.us
Grade Range: 7th - 12th
Total Students: 96
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 6.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 56
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 7 17
Grade 8 22
Grade 9 9
Grade 10 16
Grade 11 20
Grade 12 12
Gender Ratio