Kingsley-Pierson High School

Kingsley-Pierson Comm School District
322 Quest Avenue
Kingsley, IA 51028
145 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Kingsley-Pierson High School, located in Kingsley, Iowa, serves as a central educational hub for the local community. As a small-town institution, the school is characterized by a close-knit environment where students often benefit from smaller class sizes and a more personalized approach to instruction. The school is committed to fostering a supportive atmosphere that prioritizes academic growth alongside the development of well-rounded character.

Beyond the classroom, Kingsley-Pierson High School offers various extracurricular opportunities that encourage student engagement and community spirit. By maintaining strong ties to the surrounding area, the school works to prepare its graduates for future success, whether they intend to pursue higher education, enter the workforce, or enlist in the military. It remains a focal point of regional pride, dedicated to maintaining high standards of education while nurturing the individual needs of its student body.
145
Total Students
14.2
Full-Time Teachers
10.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
29.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    132 (91.0 %)
  • Hispanic
    4 (2.8 %)
  • Two or More
    3 (2.1 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    3 (2.1 %)
  • Black
    1 (0.7 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.7 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.7 %)
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: Kingsley-Pierson Comm School District
Phone: (712)378-2861
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 145
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 14.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 34
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 8

* 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 43
Grade 10 31
Grade 11 26
Grade 12 45
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Woodbury Central High School
Woodbury Central Comm School District
178 Students
408 South 4th Street
Moville, IA 51039 (8.4 miles away)
High School 9th - 12th