Marshalltown High School

Marshalltown Comm School District
1602 S 2nd Ave
Marshalltown, IA 50158
1,582 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Marshalltown High School, located in Marshalltown, Iowa, serves as the primary secondary education hub for the Marshalltown Community School District. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that prepares a diverse student body for post-secondary success. By offering a comprehensive curriculum that balances core academic subjects with a variety of elective opportunities, the school aims to challenge students intellectually while providing the necessary support systems to ensure they meet graduation requirements and beyond.

Beyond the classroom, Marshalltown High School emphasizes the development of well-rounded individuals through an extensive array of extracurricular activities. The school hosts numerous athletic programs, fine arts initiatives, and student-led organizations that encourage teamwork, leadership, and community engagement. With a focus on continuous improvement and academic excellence, the school strives to empower its students to become productive, responsible citizens who are prepared to contribute positively to their local and global communities.
1,582
Total Students
103.0
Full-Time Teachers
15.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
74.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    878 (55.5 %)
  • White
    505 (31.9 %)
  • Asian
    95 (6.0 %)
  • Black
    39 (2.5 %)
  • Two or More
    39 (2.5 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    16 (1.0 %)
  • American Indian
    10 (0.6 %)
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: Marshalltown Comm School District
Phone: (641)754-1130
Website: http://www.marshalltown.k12.ia.us/schools/mhs/mhshome.html
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 1,582
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 103.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 929
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 254

* 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 9 437
Grade 10 391
Grade 11 370
Grade 12 384
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
East Marshall Senior High School
East Marshall Comm School District
247 Students
201 N Franklin
Le Grand, IA 50142 (6.8 miles away)
High School 9th - 12th