Maquoketa Community High School

Maquoketa Comm School District
600 Washington
Maquoketa, IA 52060
498 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Maquoketa Community High School, located in Maquoketa, Iowa, serves as the primary secondary education hub for the Maquoketa Community School District. Situated at 600 Washington Street, the school is central to the local community and is committed to providing a comprehensive academic experience. The institution focuses on fostering student growth through a diverse curriculum that aims to prepare pupils for both higher education and the workforce, while emphasizing the values of citizenship and lifelong learning.

Beyond its core academic offerings, the school provides a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, performing arts, and student organizations, which are essential to the "Cardinal" school spirit. As a vital part of Jackson County, Maquoketa Community High School strives to create an inclusive and supportive environment where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best. Through its dedicated faculty and community partnerships, the school remains a cornerstone of the region, dedicated to equipping students with the tools necessary to succeed in an ever-changing world.
498
Total Students
34.3
Full-Time Teachers
14.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
50.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    445 (89.4 %)
  • Two or More
    17 (3.4 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    17 (3.4 %)
  • Hispanic
    10 (2.0 %)
  • Black
    8 (1.6 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.2 %)
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: Maquoketa Comm School District
Phone: (563)652-2451
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 498
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 34.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 201
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 52

* 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 9 152
Grade 10 143
Grade 11 116
Grade 12 87
Gender Ratio