North Mahaska Jr-Sr High School

North Mahaska Comm School District
2163 135th St
New Sharon, IA 50207
270 Students
High School 7th - 12th
School Overview
North Mahaska Jr-Sr High School, located in New Sharon, Iowa, serves as the educational hub for the North Mahaska Community School District. Operating as a combined junior and senior high school, the institution is dedicated to fostering an environment of academic growth, personal responsibility, and community engagement. The school prides itself on its "Warhawk" identity, emphasizing a strong sense of school spirit and a commitment to excellence both inside and outside the classroom.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, North Mahaska offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, arts, and student organizations, which are designed to help students develop leadership skills and well-rounded characters. By focusing on individualized instruction and maintaining a supportive atmosphere, the school aims to prepare its students for success in higher education, the workforce, and their future roles as productive citizens. For those looking for specific information regarding schedules, district news, or faculty resources, the school maintains an official web presence at [nmwarhawks.org](http://nmwarhawks.org).
270
Total Students
22.9
Full-Time Teachers
11.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
25.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    257 (95.2 %)
  • Hispanic
    6 (2.2 %)
  • Two or More
    6 (2.2 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.4 %)
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: North Mahaska Comm School District
Phone: (641)637-4187
Website: http://nmwarhawks.org/
Grade Range: 7th - 12th
Total Students: 270
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 22.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 53
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 15

* 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 40
Grade 8 36
Grade 9 57
Grade 10 60
Grade 11 33
Grade 12 44
Gender Ratio