Algona High School

Algona Comm School District
601 S Hale
Algona, IA 50511
458 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Algona High School, located at 601 S. Hale in Algona, Iowa, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Algona Community School District. As a pillar of the local community, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive academic curriculum while fostering student growth through a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, arts, and career-readiness programs. The school prides itself on maintaining a supportive environment that emphasizes student achievement and preparation for post-secondary success.

Beyond the classroom, Algona High School is deeply integrated into the culture of the Kossuth County area. The school is known for its strong community spirit and its dedication to the "Bulldog" pride, which unites students, faculty, and alumni. By balancing rigorous educational standards with a commitment to community involvement, Algona High School strives to develop well-rounded citizens who are equipped to contribute positively to both their local community and the broader world.
458
Total Students
31.3
Full-Time Teachers
14.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
36.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    400 (87.3%)
  • Hispanic
    46 (10.0%)
  • Two or More
    10 (2.2%)
  • Black
    1 (0.2%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.2%)
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: Algona Comm School District
Phone: (515)295-7207
Website: http://www.algona.k12.ia.us
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 458
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 31.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 119
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 47

* 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 9 104
Grade 10 123
Grade 11 105
Grade 12 126
Gender Ratio