Melcher-Dallas High School

Melcher-Dallas Comm School District
214 S Main
Melcher, IA 50163
153 Students
High School 7th - 12th
School Overview
Melcher-Dallas High School is a small, rural public secondary school located in Melcher-Dallas, Iowa. As part of the Melcher-Dallas Community School District, the school serves as a central hub for the local community, focusing on providing a supportive and personalized learning environment. By maintaining small class sizes, the school emphasizes a close-knit atmosphere where students can receive individual attention from faculty while engaging in a traditional high school curriculum.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Melcher-Dallas High School places a strong emphasis on student involvement and school spirit. The school participates in various extracurricular activities, athletics, and community-based programs that aim to prepare students for post-secondary success. Through its commitment to a well-rounded education, the institution strives to foster the academic, social, and emotional growth of its students, ensuring they are well-prepared for life after graduation within their local community and beyond.
153
Total Students
14.7
Full-Time Teachers
10.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
30.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    148 (96.7 %)
  • Hispanic
    3 (2.0 %)
  • Black
    2 (1.3 %)
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: Melcher-Dallas Comm School District
Phone: (641)947-3731
Website: http://www.melcher-dallascsd.org
Grade Range: 7th - 12th
Total Students: 153
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 14.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 33
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 13

* 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 28
Grade 8 25
Grade 9 29
Grade 10 26
Grade 11 20
Grade 12 25
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Knoxville High School
Knoxville Comm School District
500 Students
1811 W Madison
Knoxville, IA 50138 (9.1 miles away)
High School 9th - 12th