Greene County High School

Greene County Comm School District
1901 North Grimmell
Jefferson, IA 50129
374 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Greene County High School, located in Jefferson, Iowa, serves as the primary secondary education hub for the Greene County Community School District. The school is committed to fostering an environment that promotes academic excellence, personal growth, and community engagement. By offering a diverse curriculum that balances core subjects with elective opportunities, the school aims to prepare its student body for a wide range of post-secondary paths, including higher education, vocational training, and the workforce.

In addition to its academic programming, Greene County High School emphasizes the development of well-rounded individuals through extracurricular activities, athletics, and various student organizations. The school prides itself on its strong connection to the local community, leveraging its identity as the "home of the Rams" to instill school spirit and pride. Through collaboration between dedicated faculty, staff, and families, the institution strives to cultivate a supportive culture that helps every student succeed and thrive within the district.
374
Total Students
32.7
Full-Time Teachers
11.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
40.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    336 (89.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    22 (5.9 %)
  • Two or More
    11 (2.9 %)
  • Black
    2 (0.5 %)
  • Asian
    2 (0.5 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.3 %)
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: Greene County Comm School District
Phone: (515)386-2188
Website: http://www.gccsd.k12.ia.us
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 374
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 32.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 121
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 94
Grade 10 96
Grade 11 102
Grade 12 82
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Paton-Churdan Jr-Sr High School
Paton-Churdan Comm School District
99 Students
606 Adrian St
Churdan, IA 50050 (9.9 miles away)
High School 6th - 12th