Tipton High School

Tipton Comm School District
400 E 6th St
Tipton, IA 52772
310 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Tipton High School, located in Tipton, Iowa, serves as the primary secondary education institution for the Tipton 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 pursue higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce. The school environment emphasizes both scholastic achievement and extracurricular engagement, fostering a community atmosphere typical of Iowa’s smaller, close-knit districts.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Tipton High School prides itself on providing a well-rounded experience through various athletic programs, fine arts, and student-led organizations. By focusing on individualized attention and community involvement, the district aims to help students reach their full potential while encouraging civic responsibility. Residents and prospective families can access additional information regarding faculty, school calendars, and district policies through their official website at [www.tipton.k12.ia.us](http://www.tipton.k12.ia.us).
310
Total Students
21.8
Full-Time Teachers
14.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
27.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    293 (94.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    10 (3.2 %)
  • Two or More
    4 (1.3 %)
  • Black
    3 (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: Tipton Comm School District
Phone: (563)886-6027
Website: http://www.tipton.k12.ia.us
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 310
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 21.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 70
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 9 84
Grade 10 74
Grade 11 77
Grade 12 75
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
North Cedar Jr/Sr High School
North Cedar Comm School District
294 Students
400 Ball Street
Clarence, IA 52216 (8.5 miles away)
High School 7th - 12th