Alta-Aurelia High School

221 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Alta-Aurelia High School, located in Alta, Iowa, serves as the primary secondary education hub for the Alta-Aurelia Community School District. Formed through the sharing and eventual consolidation of the Alta and Aurelia school districts, the institution emphasizes a community-focused approach to education. The school is known for fostering a supportive, small-town atmosphere where students benefit from personalized attention while engaging in a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare them for post-secondary success, whether that involves college, vocational training, or the workforce.

Beyond the classroom, Alta-Aurelia High School places a strong value on student involvement, offering a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and clubs that aim to develop leadership, teamwork, and school spirit. The district is deeply integrated into the local Alta and Aurelia communities, often acting as a central pillar for local events and traditions. By prioritizing both academic rigor and character development, the school strives to cultivate well-rounded citizens who are prepared to contribute positively to their local and global communities.

221

Total Students

17.9

Full-Time Teachers

12.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

34.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Alta-Aurelia High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	178
Hispanic	36
Black	1
Two or More	3
Pacific Islander	3

White
178 (80.5%)
Hispanic
36 (16.3%)
Two or More
3 (1.4%)
Pacific Islander
3 (1.4%)
Black
1 (0.5%)

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:	Alta-Aurelia Comm School District
Phone:	(712)200-1331
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	221
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	52
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	24

* 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 70

Grade 10 49

Grade 11 52

Grade 12 50