Johnston Senior High School

www.johnstoncsd.org/school/johnston-high-school/

1,790 Students

High School 10th - 12th

School Overview

Johnston Senior High School, located in Johnston, Iowa, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Johnston Community School District. Situated at 6500 NW 100th Street, the school is known for its modern facilities and a strong commitment to fostering academic excellence, innovation, and student engagement. It serves a diverse student body, offering a comprehensive curriculum that balances rigorous core coursework with a wide array of elective options, including Advanced Placement (AP) classes, vocational training, and specialized arts and athletic programs.

Beyond the classroom, Johnston Senior High emphasizes the development of well-rounded individuals through extensive extracurricular participation. The school boasts a competitive athletic program, a robust selection of student clubs, and highly regarded performing arts departments, all aimed at cultivating leadership and community spirit. By maintaining a focus on preparing students for post-secondary success—whether in higher education or the workforce—the school plays a central role in the Johnston community, striving to provide a supportive and forward-thinking environment for all its learners.

1,790

Total Students

90.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

22.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Johnston Senior High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,241
Hispanic	142
Black	197
Asian	124
Two or More	86

White
1,241 (69.3 %)
Black
197 (11.0 %)
Hispanic
142 (7.9 %)
Asian
124 (6.9 %)
Two or More
86 (4.8 %)

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:	Johnston Comm School District
Phone:	(515)278-0449
Website:	http://www.johnstoncsd.org/school/johnston-high-school/
Grade Range:	10th - 12th
Total Students:	1,790
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	90.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	360
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	47

* 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 10 592

Grade 11 583

Grade 12 615