Central DeWitt High School

Central DeWitt School District
519 E. 11th St.
De Witt, IA 52742
533 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Central DeWitt High School, located in De Witt, Iowa, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Central DeWitt Community School District. Committed to academic excellence and student development, the high school offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary education, military service, or the workforce. The school emphasizes a supportive learning environment, encouraging students to engage in a wide array of core subjects while also exploring elective pathways that align with their personal interests and career goals.

Beyond the classroom, Central DeWitt High School maintains a vibrant extracurricular culture that is central to its community identity. Students are encouraged to participate in a variety of athletics, fine arts programs, and student organizations, which serve to foster teamwork, leadership, and school spirit. By balancing rigorous academic standards with robust community involvement, the high school strives to graduate well-rounded, responsible citizens who are prepared to contribute positively to their future communities.
533
Total Students
36.1
Full-Time Teachers
14.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
26.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    478 (89.7%)
  • Hispanic
    20 (3.8%)
  • Two or More
    16 (3.0%)
  • Black
    14 (2.6%)
  • Asian
    3 (0.6%)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.4%)
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: Central DeWitt School District
Phone: (563)659-0715
Website: http://www.cd-csd.org
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 533
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 36.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 119
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 23

* 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 9 120
Grade 10 131
Grade 11 135
Grade 12 147
Gender Ratio