West Bend-Mallard High School

West Bend-Mallard Comm School District
300 3rd Ave SW
West Bend, IA 50597
114 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
West Bend-Mallard High School is a public secondary school located in West Bend, Iowa, serving students within the West Bend-Mallard Community School District. As a small, rural school, it emphasizes a close-knit community environment where students often benefit from individualized attention and a strong connection to both their peers and faculty. The school focuses on providing a well-rounded education, balancing core academic requirements with opportunities for personal growth and preparation for post-secondary success.

Beyond the classroom, West Bend-Mallard is deeply integrated into the local community, maintaining a strong tradition of extracurricular involvement. The school offers various athletic programs, student organizations, and activities that encourage school spirit and foster leadership skills among its student body. By prioritizing a supportive atmosphere and local engagement, the school strives to prepare its graduates to be productive, community-minded citizens in an increasingly interconnected world.
114
Total Students
11.9
Full-Time Teachers
9.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
39.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    102 (89.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    9 (7.9 %)
  • Two or More
    2 (1.8 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.9 %)
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: West Bend-Mallard Comm School District
Phone: (515)887-7831
Website: http://www.west-bend.k12.ia.us
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 114
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 11.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 9.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 37
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 8

* 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 26
Grade 10 30
Grade 11 35
Grade 12 23
Gender Ratio