Spencer High School

Spencer Comm School District
800 E 3rd St
Spencer, IA 51301
712 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Spencer High School, located at 800 E 3rd St in Spencer, Iowa, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Spencer Community School District. Committed to academic excellence and student development, the school offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary education and the workforce. The institution places a strong emphasis on fostering a supportive learning environment that encourages both intellectual growth and personal responsibility, aiming to equip its students with the necessary skills to thrive in a global society.

Beyond its academic offerings, Spencer High School is deeply integrated into the local community, maintaining a robust calendar of extracurricular activities, including athletics, performing arts, and various student-led clubs. These programs are intended to promote teamwork, leadership, and school spirit, helping students build well-rounded character. By leveraging resources available through the district’s website, the school maintains transparent communication with families and stakeholders, ensuring that community members stay informed about the school’s ongoing initiatives, events, and educational progress.
712
Total Students
40.7
Full-Time Teachers
17.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
43.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    625 (87.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    63 (8.8 %)
  • Black
    11 (1.5 %)
  • Two or More
    9 (1.3 %)
  • Asian
    3 (0.4 %)
  • 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: Spencer Comm School District
Phone: (712)262-1700
Website: http://www.spencerschools.org
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 712
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 40.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 274
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 38

* 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 9 176
Grade 10 175
Grade 11 171
Grade 12 190
Gender Ratio