Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn High School

Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Comm School District
300 N 8th Ave W
Hartley, IA 51346
203 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn (HMS) High School is a public secondary institution located in Hartley, Iowa, serving students within the Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Community School District. As a small-town school, it acts as a central hub for the surrounding rural communities, focusing on providing a well-rounded education that prepares students for post-secondary success. The district is known for fostering a close-knit environment where faculty, students, and community members work collaboratively to maintain academic standards and support student growth.

In addition to its core academic curriculum, HMS High School maintains a strong commitment to extracurricular involvement, offering various athletic programs, clubs, and fine arts opportunities. By prioritizing both educational rigor and community engagement, the school strives to instill a sense of pride and responsibility in its students. For families and community members, the school serves as a vital institution that balances traditional educational values with the evolving needs of its student body in O'Brien and Osceola counties.
203
Total Students
19.0
Full-Time Teachers
10.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
50.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    159 (78.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    34 (16.7 %)
  • Black
    6 (3.0 %)
  • Two or More
    4 (2.0 %)
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: Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Comm School District
Phone: (712)928-3406
Website: http://www.hartley-ms.k12.ia.us/domain/71
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 203
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 19.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 72
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 30

* 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 50
Grade 10 44
Grade 11 57
Grade 12 52
Gender Ratio