Ridge View High School

Galva-Holstein Comm School District
519 E Maple
Holstein, IA 51025
239 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Ridge View High School, located in Holstein, Iowa, serves as a central educational hub for students within the Ridge View Community School District. As a rural secondary institution, the school is deeply integrated into the local community, emphasizing a supportive environment that balances academic rigor with extracurricular opportunities. The school’s mission generally focuses on fostering student growth, preparing graduates for post-secondary success, and maintaining a strong connection between the faculty, families, and the surrounding agricultural region.

Like many schools in Iowa’s smaller communities, Ridge View High School takes pride in its close-knit atmosphere, which allows for smaller class sizes and more personalized instruction. The curriculum typically covers core academic requirements while providing various elective options and athletic programs that encourage student involvement and school spirit. By providing a stable and encouraging learning environment, the school aims to equip its students with the skills and character necessary to thrive in both their local community and the broader world.
239
Total Students
17.5
Full-Time Teachers
13.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
36.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    198 (82.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    29 (12.1 %)
  • Black
    6 (2.5 %)
  • Two or More
    4 (1.7 %)
  • Asian
    2 (0.8 %)
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: Galva-Holstein Comm School District
Phone: (712)368-4353
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 239
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 17.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 70
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 18

* 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 63
Grade 10 62
Grade 11 67
Grade 12 47
Gender Ratio