Edgewood-Colesburg High School

Edgewood-Colesburg Comm School District
403 W Union
Edgewood, IA 52042
206 Students
High School 7th - 12th
School Overview
Edgewood-Colesburg High School, located in Edgewood, Iowa, serves as a central educational hub for the students in the surrounding rural communities. As a relatively small school district, it prides itself on fostering a close-knit learning environment where students receive individualized attention. The school is committed to providing a comprehensive academic curriculum while also encouraging student participation in a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and clubs, which play a vital role in developing school spirit and community engagement.

The institution emphasizes preparing its students for success beyond graduation, whether they choose to pursue higher education, enter the workforce, or seek vocational training. By leveraging local resources and maintaining a supportive relationship with the community, Edgewood-Colesburg High School aims to cultivate a well-rounded educational experience. The school’s focus remains on academic excellence, character development, and creating a safe, inclusive atmosphere that allows every student to reach their full potential.
206
Total Students
20.4
Full-Time Teachers
10.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
33.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    196 (95.1%)
  • Hispanic
    7 (3.4%)
  • Two or More
    3 (1.5%)
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: Edgewood-Colesburg Comm School District
Phone: (563)928-6412
Website: http://www.edge-cole.k12.ia.us
Grade Range: 7th - 12th
Total Students: 206
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 20.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 45
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 7 42
Grade 8 29
Grade 9 36
Grade 10 31
Grade 11 37
Grade 12 31
Gender Ratio