Van Buren County Community Middle & High School

Van Buren County Comm School District
405 4th Street
Keosauqua, IA 52565
369 Students
High School 7th - 12th
School Overview
Van Buren High School is located in the rural community of Keosauqua, Iowa, and serves as a central hub for the Van Buren County Community School District. As a smaller, tight-knit educational institution, the school focuses on providing a personalized learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and strong community engagement. By fostering close relationships between students, staff, and families, the high school strives to create a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential in preparation for life after graduation.

The school’s curriculum is designed to balance core academic requirements with a variety of extracurricular opportunities, including athletics, arts, and career-readiness programs. Given its location in a smaller district, Van Buren High School often serves as a focal point for local pride and tradition, promoting a sense of belonging among its student body. Through their official website, the school maintains transparent communication with the community, offering resources and updates that highlight their ongoing commitment to student success and academic excellence within the Iowa public school system.
369
Total Students
27.7
Full-Time Teachers
13.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
57.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    344 (93.2 %)
  • Hispanic
    10 (2.7 %)
  • Two or More
    7 (1.9 %)
  • Black
    4 (1.1 %)
  • Asian
    3 (0.8 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.3 %)
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: Van Buren County Comm School District
Phone: (319)293-3334
Website: http://www.vbcwarriors.org
Grade Range: 7th - 12th
Total Students: 369
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 27.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 175
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 38

* 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 72
Grade 8 48
Grade 9 58
Grade 10 65
Grade 11 61
Grade 12 65
Gender Ratio