School Overview
Vinton-Shellsburg High School, located in Vinton, Iowa, serves as the primary secondary education hub for the Vinton-Shellsburg Community School District. Committed to fostering academic excellence and personal growth, 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 emphasizes a supportive learning environment, encouraging students to engage in rigorous coursework while developing the critical thinking skills necessary for an evolving global landscape.

Beyond academics, the school places a strong value on student engagement and community spirit. Students at Vinton-Shellsburg are encouraged to participate in a wide array of extracurricular activities, including athletics, fine arts, and various student-led clubs, which help cultivate leadership, teamwork, and school pride. By integrating traditional instruction with diverse enrichment opportunities, Vinton-Shellsburg High School strives to create a well-rounded educational experience that supports the social, emotional, and intellectual development of its student body.
425
Total Students
31.2
Full-Time Teachers
13.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
48.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Vinton-Shellsburg High School
Demographic Student Count
White388
Hispanic13
Black4
Asian3
Two or More14
American Indian1
  • White
    388 (91.7 %)
  • Two or More
    14 (3.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    13 (3.1 %)
  • Black
    4 (0.9 %)
  • Asian
    3 (0.7 %)
  • American Indian
    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: Vinton-Shellsburg Comm School District
Phone: (319)436-4728
Website: http://www.vscsd.org
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 425
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 31.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 130
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 75
Grades Taught
Grade 9 108
Grade 10 93
Grade 11 107
Grade 12 117

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Vinton-Shellsburg High School
Grade Student Count
Grade 9108
Grade 1093
Grade 11107
Grade 12117
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Vinton-Shellsburg High School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female21951.5%
Male20448%
Not Specified20.5%