Graettinger-Terril High School

Graettinger-Terril Comm School District
205 S Lincoln Ave
Graettinger, IA 51342
128 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Graettinger-Terril High School, located in Graettinger, Iowa, serves as a central educational hub for the surrounding rural community. As part of the Graettinger-Terril Community School District, the institution is committed to providing a comprehensive academic experience that prepares students for post-secondary success. The school emphasizes a supportive, small-town learning environment where students benefit from personalized attention and a strong sense of community, fostering both personal growth and academic achievement.

Beyond its core curriculum, the school encourages student participation in a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and organizations, which help to cultivate leadership skills and school spirit. By integrating traditional classroom instruction with modern educational tools, Graettinger-Terril High School aims to equip its students with the critical thinking and practical skills necessary to thrive in an evolving global landscape. The school remains a focal point of local pride, dedicated to the success and development of the youth within the district.
128
Total Students
12.1
Full-Time Teachers
10.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
46.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    115 (89.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    10 (7.8 %)
  • Two or More
    2 (1.6 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.8 %)
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: Graettinger-Terril Comm School District
Phone: (712)859-3286
Website: http://www.graettinger.k12.ia.us
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 128
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 12.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 44
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 15

* 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
Pre-Kindergarten 23
Grade 9 29
Grade 10 24
Grade 11 22
Grade 12 30
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Emmetsburg High School
Emmetsburg Comm School District
245 Students
205 King St
Emmetsburg, IA 50536 (8.8 miles away)
High School 9th - 12th