East Union Middle-High School

East Union Comm School District
1916 High School Dr
Afton, IA 50830
242 Students
High School 6th - 12th
School Overview
East Union Middle-High School, located in Afton, Iowa, serves as a central educational hub for the East Union Community School District. Operating as a combined secondary facility, the school provides academic instruction for students in grades 6 through 12. Its mission focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that prepares students for post-secondary success by emphasizing both core academic competencies and personal development within a small-town community setting.

The school is dedicated to maintaining a well-rounded educational experience that balances rigorous classroom curriculum with extracurricular engagement. By housing middle and high school students under one roof, East Union aims to create a cohesive transition for students throughout their adolescent years. Through its commitment to local community values and modern educational standards, the school strives to empower its student body to become productive, responsible citizens.
242
Total Students
22.2
Full-Time Teachers
10.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
58.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    228 (94.2%)
  • Hispanic
    10 (4.1%)
  • Two or More
    4 (1.7%)
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: East Union Comm School District
Phone: (641)347-8421
Website: http://www.eastunionschools.org/middle-school-high-school
Grade Range: 6th - 12th
Total Students: 242
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 22.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 113
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 28

* 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 6 40
Grade 7 31
Grade 8 38
Grade 9 21
Grade 10 37
Grade 11 43
Grade 12 32
Gender Ratio