Twin Cedars Jr-Sr High School

Twin Cedars Comm School District
2204 Highway G71
Bussey, IA 50044
142 Students
High School 7th - 12th
School Overview
Twin Cedars Jr-Sr High School, located in Bussey, Iowa, serves as a central educational hub for students in the Twin Cedars Community School District. As a combined junior and senior high facility, the school provides a continuous academic environment that bridges the middle school and high school years. The school is known for fostering a close-knit, community-oriented atmosphere typical of rural Iowa, where students benefit from smaller class sizes and personalized attention from faculty and staff.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, Twin Cedars places a strong emphasis on extracurricular engagement, offering a variety of athletic programs, student organizations, and activities that encourage school spirit and personal development. By prioritizing both academic achievement and community involvement, the school aims to prepare its students for life after graduation, whether they are pursuing higher education, vocational training, or entering the workforce. The facility acts as a cornerstone for the local community, reflecting the values and collaborative spirit of the Bussey area.
142
Total Students
15.2
Full-Time Teachers
9.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
42.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    128 (90.1%)
  • Hispanic
    9 (6.3%)
  • Two or More
    4 (2.8%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.7%)
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: Twin Cedars Comm School District
Phone: (641)944-5243
Website: http://www.twincedars.k12.ia.us
Grade Range: 7th - 12th
Total Students: 142
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 15.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 9.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 49
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 11

* 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 19
Grade 8 21
Grade 9 23
Grade 10 23
Grade 11 25
Grade 12 31
Gender Ratio