GARNER-HAYFIELD-VENTURA JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

Garner-Hayfield-Ventura Junior High is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Garner-Hayfield-Ventura Comm School District school district, located in Ventura, IA with about 155 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 11 teachers, Garner-Hayfield-Ventura Junior High has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Garner-Hayfield-Ventura (GHV) Junior High is a public middle-level school located in Ventura, Iowa, serving students within the Garner-Hayfield-Ventura Community School District. The school is dedicated to bridging the transition between elementary and high school by providing a structured yet supportive environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and student engagement. As part of a consolidated district, the junior high draws from the surrounding rural communities, fostering a tight-knit atmosphere where faculty and staff focus on personalized learning and preparing students for the rigors of secondary education.

Beyond core academic instruction, the school offers a variety of extracurricular activities and programs designed to help students explore their interests and build character. By maintaining a connection to the broader GHV district mission, the junior high strives to create a collaborative culture that values community involvement, technological literacy, and academic excellence. Families and community members can stay informed about the school’s events, curriculum updates, and administrative news by visiting the district’s official website at http://www.ghvschools.org.

For more information, contact Garner-Hayfield-Ventura Junior High at (641) 829-4484 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.