Central Lyon Secondary School

Central Lyon Comm School District
1010 S Greene Street
Rock Rapids, IA 51246
363 Students
High School 7th - 12th
School Overview
Central Lyon Senior High School, located in Rock Rapids, Iowa, serves as the primary secondary education hub for the Central Lyon Community School District. Committed to academic excellence and student development, the school offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether they choose to enter the workforce, the military, or higher education. The institution emphasizes a supportive learning environment, fostering strong connections between students, faculty, and the local community to help every individual reach their full potential.

Beyond its academic rigor, Central Lyon Senior High is known for its active extracurricular programs, including athletics, performing arts, and various student organizations. By encouraging participation in these activities, the school aims to cultivate well-rounded citizens who possess strong leadership, teamwork, and communication skills. As a central pillar of the Rock Rapids community, the school remains dedicated to its mission of providing quality education and maintaining a tradition of pride and achievement for all its students.
363
Total Students
25.3
Full-Time Teachers
14.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
23.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    336 (92.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    18 (5.0 %)
  • Black
    4 (1.1 %)
  • Two or More
    3 (0.8 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (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: Central Lyon Comm School District
Phone: (712)472-2664
Website: http://www.centrallyon.org
Grade Range: 7th - 12th
Total Students: 363
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 25.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 67
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 19

* 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 58
Grade 8 66
Grade 9 52
Grade 10 62
Grade 11 63
Grade 12 62
Gender Ratio
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