Tri-County JR/SR High School

Tri-County Comm School District
3003 Hwy 22
Thornburg, IA 50255
107 Students
High School 7th - 12th
School Overview
Tri-County High School is a small, rural public school located in Thornburg, Iowa, serving students within the Tri-County Community School District. As a smaller educational institution, it typically focuses on providing a tight-knit community environment where students benefit from personalized attention and strong relationships with faculty. The school emphasizes a foundational academic curriculum while often integrating extracurricular opportunities, such as athletics and student organizations, to foster a well-rounded student experience.

By operating in a rural setting, Tri-County High School plays a central role in the local community, often acting as a hub for regional events and civic engagement. The district is dedicated to preparing students for life after graduation, whether that involves pursuing higher education, vocational training, or entering the workforce. Its educational approach is generally characterized by a commitment to small-class learning environments that support individual student growth and local school spirit.
107
Total Students
9.6
Full-Time Teachers
11.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
33.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    101 (94.4 %)
  • Two or More
    3 (2.8 %)
  • Black
    2 (1.9 %)
  • Hispanic
    1 (0.9 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Tri-County Comm School District
Phone: (641)634-2636
Grade Range: 7th - 12th
Total Students: 107
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 9.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 35
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 1

* 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 18
Grade 8 18
Grade 9 17
Grade 10 15
Grade 11 14
Grade 12 25
Gender Ratio