Jesup High School

www.jesup.k12.ia.us/high_school/high_school.htm

278 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Jesup High School, located at 531 Prospect in Jesup, Iowa, serves as the cornerstone of secondary education for the local community. As part of the Jesup Community School District, the high school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that balances rigorous academic standards with a variety of extracurricular opportunities. The school strives to prepare its students for life after graduation, whether they are pursuing higher education, vocational training, or immediate entry into the workforce.

The school emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience by integrating core curriculum requirements with elective options that cater to diverse student interests. Beyond the classroom, Jesup High School maintains an active campus culture, encouraging student participation in athletics, fine arts, and various clubs. By prioritizing both academic achievement and character development, the school aims to instill a strong sense of community pride and personal responsibility in its students.

278

Total Students

20.7

Full-Time Teachers

13.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

17.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Jesup High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	262
Hispanic	4
Black	1
Two or More	11

White
262 (94.2 %)
Two or More
11 (4.0 %)
Hispanic
4 (1.4 %)
Black
1 (0.4 %)

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:	Jesup Comm School District
Phone:	(319)827-1700
Website:	http://www.jesup.k12.ia.us/high_school/high_school.htm
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	278
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	37
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* 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 68

Grade 10 76

Grade 11 72

Grade 12 62