Mid-Prairie High School

Mid-Prairie Comm School District
1634 Highway 22 E
Wellman, IA 52356
379 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Mid-Prairie High School, located in Wellman, Iowa, serves as the central secondary education hub for the Mid-Prairie Community School District. The school is committed to fostering an environment that balances rigorous academic standards with a variety of extracurricular opportunities. By emphasizing both traditional classroom learning and career-readiness initiatives, the institution aims to prepare its students for success in higher education, the workforce, and active community citizenship.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Mid-Prairie High School places a strong emphasis on community engagement and student well-being. The school prides itself on maintaining a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to participate in athletics, fine arts, and various service-oriented clubs. By leveraging its role within a tight-knit rural community, the school cultivates a collaborative culture that connects students, faculty, and local stakeholders to support holistic student growth.
379
Total Students
29.1
Full-Time Teachers
13.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
28.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    343 (90.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    22 (5.8 %)
  • Two or More
    11 (2.9 %)
  • Black
    3 (0.8 %)
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: Mid-Prairie Comm School District
Phone: (319)646-6091
Website: http://www.mphawks.org
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 379
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 29.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 87
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 20

* 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 97
Grade 10 89
Grade 11 84
Grade 12 109
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Keota High School
Keota Comm School District
133 Students
507 N Ellis St
Keota, IA 52248 (9.5 miles away)
High School 7th - 12th