Belle Plaine Jr/Sr High School

Belle Plaine Comm School District
610 13th Ave South
Belle Plaine, IA 52208
205 Students
High School 7th - 12th
School Overview
Belle Plaine Jr/Sr High School, located in Belle Plaine, Iowa, serves as the secondary education hub for the Belle Plaine Community School District. The school provides a comprehensive academic program for students in grades 7 through 12, focusing on preparing them for post-secondary success through a blend of traditional curriculum, elective opportunities, and career-readiness initiatives. As a central pillar of the local community, the school emphasizes a supportive learning environment that encourages student growth both inside and outside the classroom.

Beyond core academics, the school actively promotes student involvement through a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, fine arts, and student organizations. By maintaining a smaller school environment, Belle Plaine Jr/Sr High fosters strong relationships between faculty and students, allowing for more individualized attention. The school remains committed to its mission of fostering a sense of community while striving for academic excellence and the holistic development of its students.
205
Total Students
19.7
Full-Time Teachers
10.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
39.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    192 (93.7%)
  • Two or More
    6 (2.9%)
  • Hispanic
    3 (1.5%)
  • Black
    3 (1.5%)
  • Asian
    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: Belle Plaine Comm School District
Phone: (319)444-3720
Website: http://www.belle-plaine.k12.ia.us
Grade Range: 7th - 12th
Total Students: 205
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 19.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 61
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 19

* 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 7 39
Grade 8 41
Grade 9 35
Grade 10 34
Grade 11 26
Grade 12 30
Gender Ratio