Hudson High School

342 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

Hudson High School, located at 245 S Washington in Hudson, Iowa, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Hudson Community School District. As a smaller, community-focused school, it emphasizes a supportive academic environment where students benefit from close relationships with faculty and staff. The school is known for fostering a strong sense of Pirate pride, actively encouraging student involvement in a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and community service projects that aim to develop well-rounded individuals.

Academically, Hudson High School provides a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether they choose to pursue higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce. By balancing rigorous coursework with personal attention, the school strives to uphold high standards of achievement while maintaining the small-town values characteristic of the Hudson area. Through its commitment to excellence and community engagement, the school serves as a central hub for student growth and local spirit.

342

Total Students

25.2

Full-Time Teachers

13.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

25.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hudson High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	293
Hispanic	23
Black	6
Asian	3
Two or More	17

White
293 (85.7 %)
Hispanic
23 (6.7 %)
Two or More
17 (5.0 %)
Black
6 (1.8 %)
Asian
3 (0.9 %)

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:	Hudson Comm School District
Phone:	(319)988-4226
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	342
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	72
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	16

* 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 44

Grade 8 61

Grade 9 61

Grade 10 69

Grade 11 63

Grade 12 44