South Tama County High School

South Tama County
1715 Harding St
Tama, IA 52339
472 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
South Tama County High School, located in Tama, Iowa, serves as the primary secondary education institution for the South Tama County Community School District. Situated at 1715 Harding St, the school is deeply integrated into the local community, emphasizing a commitment to academic growth, extracurricular involvement, and the development of well-rounded students. The high school environment is designed to prepare learners for post-secondary success by offering a curriculum that balances core educational requirements with elective opportunities tailored to student interests.

Beyond the classroom, South Tama County High School plays a central role in the social and cultural life of the area, frequently hosting athletic events, arts programs, and community activities. As part of its mission, the district focuses on fostering an inclusive environment that supports the diverse needs of its student body. For those seeking detailed information regarding specific academic programs, faculty contacts, or district announcements, the school maintains an official online presence at [http://www.s-tama.k12.ia.us](http://www.s-tama.k12.ia.us).
472
Total Students
30.2
Full-Time Teachers
15.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
49.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    230 (48.7 %)
  • Hispanic
    163 (34.5 %)
  • American Indian
    50 (10.6 %)
  • Two or More
    22 (4.7 %)
  • Black
    4 (0.8 %)
  • Asian
    2 (0.4 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.2 %)
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: South Tama County
Phone: (641)484-4345
Website: http://www.s-tama.k12.ia.us
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 472
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 30.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 206
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 29

* 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 9 118
Grade 10 111
Grade 11 129
Grade 12 114
Gender Ratio
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