Riceville High School

Riceville Comm School District
912 Woodland Ave
Riceville, IA 50466
195 Students
High School 6th - 12th
School Overview
Riceville High School, located in Riceville, Iowa, serves as a central hub for secondary education within the Riceville Community School District. As a small, rural school, it emphasizes a close-knit learning environment where students benefit from personalized attention and a strong sense of community. The institution is dedicated to fostering both academic growth and character development, preparing its students for success in post-secondary education and the workforce while maintaining deep roots in the local community.

Beyond the standard core curriculum, the school offers various extracurricular opportunities, including athletics, music, and student organizations, which are essential to the school’s culture. By prioritizing student engagement and maintaining active communication with local families, Riceville High School strives to provide a well-rounded educational experience. Its mission focuses on cultivating lifelong learners and responsible citizens who are equipped to contribute positively to society.
195
Total Students
15.6
Full-Time Teachers
12.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
41.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    182 (93.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    11 (5.6 %)
  • Two or More
    2 (1.0 %)
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: Riceville Comm School District
Phone: (641)985-2288
Website: http://www.riceville.k12.ia.us
Grade Range: 6th - 12th
Total Students: 195
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 15.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 67
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 14

* 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 6 26
Grade 7 35
Grade 8 29
Grade 9 27
Grade 10 34
Grade 11 25
Grade 12 19
Gender Ratio