South Hamilton Middle And High School

South Hamilton Comm School District
315 Division St
Jewell, IA 50130
328 Students
High School 7th - 12th
School Overview
South Hamilton Middle and High School, located in Jewell, Iowa, serves as the central educational hub for the South Hamilton Community School District. Operating as a combined secondary facility, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with personal development. By integrating middle and high school students within one location, the institution aims to create a cohesive educational experience that prepares students for post-secondary success while maintaining the close-knit, supportive atmosphere characteristic of a rural Iowa community.

The school emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum that extends beyond traditional core subjects to include various extracurricular activities, athletics, and vocational opportunities. By leveraging its resources to serve a wide age range, South Hamilton Middle and High School plays a pivotal role in the local community, promoting a culture of school spirit and lifelong learning. Through its commitment to student growth, the school strives to equip its graduates with the essential skills, character, and community values necessary to navigate a modern and evolving world.
328
Total Students
24.4
Full-Time Teachers
13.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
25.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    279 (85.1 %)
  • Hispanic
    36 (11.0 %)
  • Two or More
    8 (2.4 %)
  • Black
    3 (0.9 %)
  • Asian
    2 (0.6 %)
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: South Hamilton Comm School District
Phone: (515)827-5418
Website: http://www.s-hamilton.k12.ia.us
Grade Range: 7th - 12th
Total Students: 328
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 24.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 61
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 21

* 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 47
Grade 8 55
Grade 9 66
Grade 10 39
Grade 11 65
Grade 12 56
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Roland-Story High School
Roland-Story Comm School District
345 Students
1009 Story St
Story City, IA 50248 (8.4 miles away)
High School 9th - 12th