Interstate 35 High School

Interstate 35 Comm School District
405 E North St
Truro, IA 50257
274 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Interstate 35 Secondary School, located in Truro, Iowa, serves as the combined middle and high school campus for the Interstate 35 Community School District. Situated in a rural setting, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive educational experience that prepares students for post-secondary success, whether through college preparatory coursework, vocational training, or community-based initiatives. The district is known for its close-knit atmosphere, emphasizing small class sizes and a supportive environment where faculty can foster strong relationships with students.

Beyond academics, the school plays a vital role in the social fabric of the Truro community. It offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, performing arts, and student organizations, which are designed to build school spirit and develop leadership skills among the student body. By balancing traditional curriculum with modern educational tools, Interstate 35 Secondary School aims to equip its students with the critical thinking and collaborative skills necessary to thrive in an evolving global landscape while maintaining a deep connection to their local roots.
274
Total Students
24.6
Full-Time Teachers
11.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
28.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    256 (93.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    14 (5.1 %)
  • Two or More
    3 (1.1 %)
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: Interstate 35 Comm School District
Phone: (641)765-4818
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 274
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 24.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 62
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 17

* 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 79
Grade 10 70
Grade 11 65
Grade 12 60
Gender Ratio