Central Decatur MS/HS High School

Central Decatur Comm School District
1201 NE Poplar St
Leon, IA 50144
348 Students
High School 7th - 12th
School Overview
Central Decatur MS/HS, located in Leon, Iowa, serves as the consolidated secondary education hub for the Central Decatur Community School District. The school provides a combined environment for students in grades 6 through 12, fostering a close-knit academic community typical of rural Iowa school systems. The facility is committed to providing a comprehensive curriculum that balances core academic requirements with extracurricular opportunities, aiming to prepare students for both post-secondary education and the regional workforce.

Beyond standard academics, the school emphasizes student development through a variety of athletic programs, arts, and extracurricular activities, which serve as a focal point for community spirit in the Leon area. As a vital institution in Decatur County, the district focuses on maintaining strong communication between faculty, students, and parents, utilizing their digital platform to coordinate district-wide initiatives and keep the community informed of school events and academic progress.
348
Total Students
20.8
Full-Time Teachers
16.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
50.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    328 (94.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    11 (3.2 %)
  • Two or More
    6 (1.7 %)
  • Black
    2 (0.6 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.3 %)
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: Central Decatur Comm School District
Phone: (641)446-4816
Website: http://www.centraldecatur.org
Grade Range: 7th - 12th
Total Students: 348
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 20.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 134
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 42

* 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 49
Grade 8 50
Grade 9 67
Grade 10 62
Grade 11 56
Grade 12 64
Gender Ratio