School Overview
Ottumwa High School, located at 501 E 2nd Street in Ottumwa, Iowa, serves as the primary secondary education hub for the Ottumwa Community School District. As a comprehensive public high school, it plays a central role in the local community by offering a diverse array of academic programs, extracurricular activities, and vocational training opportunities designed to prepare students for both higher education and the modern workforce. The school is known for its commitment to student development, fostering a learning environment that encourages academic achievement alongside personal growth and civic engagement.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Ottumwa Community School District, which emphasizes equity, innovation, and student-centered instruction. Through its official website, the school provides parents, students, and community members with essential resources, including academic calendars, athletic schedules, and information on district-wide initiatives. By balancing traditional classroom instruction with modern educational tools, Ottumwa High School strives to equip its diverse student body with the skills necessary to succeed in a rapidly changing global landscape.
1,317
Total Students
80.1
Full-Time Teachers
16.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
25.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ottumwa High School
Demographic Student Count
White726
Hispanic357
Black82
Asian38
Two or More29
American Indian1
Pacific Islander83
  • White
    726 (55.2 %)
  • Hispanic
    357 (27.1 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    83 (6.3 %)
  • Black
    82 (6.2 %)
  • Asian
    38 (2.9 %)
  • Two or More
    29 (2.2 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.1 %)
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: Ottumwa Comm School District
Phone: (641)683-4444
Website: http://www.ottumwaschools.com
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 1,317
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 80.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 313
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 27
Grades Taught
Grade 9 368
Grade 10 387
Grade 11 284
Grade 12 278

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Ottumwa High School
Grade Student Count
Grade 9368
Grade 10387
Grade 11284
Grade 12278
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Ottumwa High School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female64949.3%
Male66750.6%
Not Specified10.1%