School Overview
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.
258
Total Students
17.2
Full-Time Teachers
15.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
27.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Garner-Hayfield-Ventura Middle School
Demographic Student Count
White231
Hispanic16
Black5
Asian1
Two or More3
Pacific Islander2
  • White
    231 (89.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    16 (6.2 %)
  • Black
    5 (1.9 %)
  • Two or More
    3 (1.2 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (0.8 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.4 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Garner-Hayfield-Ventura Comm School District
Phone: (641)923-2831
Website: http://www.ghvschools.org
Grade Range: 5th - 8th
Total Students: 258
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 17.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 58
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 14
Grades Taught
Grade 5 62
Grade 6 63
Grade 7 66
Grade 8 67

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Garner-Hayfield-Ventura Middle School
Grade Student Count
Grade 562
Grade 663
Grade 766
Grade 867
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Garner-Hayfield-Ventura Middle School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female13753.1%
Male12146.9%