Cardinal High School

Cardinal Comm School District
4045 Ashland Rd
Eldon, IA 52554
270 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Cardinal High School, located in Eldon, Iowa, serves as the educational hub for the Cardinal Community School District. Operating under the "Comet" mascot, the school is deeply integrated into the small-town fabric of Wapello County, focusing on providing a well-rounded academic and extracurricular experience for students in a close-knit rural environment. The district emphasizes a supportive atmosphere, aiming to prepare its students for post-secondary success through a combination of traditional coursework and local community engagement.

Beyond the classroom, the school maintains a strong commitment to its extracurricular programs, which serve as a vital point of pride for the Eldon community. By fostering a culture of school spirit and academic dedication, Cardinal High School strives to develop responsible citizens while maintaining the personalized attention often found in smaller educational settings. The school’s digital presence at cardinalcomet.com serves as the primary communication portal for families, offering updates on district news, athletic schedules, and administrative resources.
270
Total Students
21.2
Full-Time Teachers
12.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
53.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    247 (91.5%)
  • Hispanic
    15 (5.6%)
  • Two or More
    6 (2.2%)
  • Black
    1 (0.4%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.4%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Cardinal Comm School District
Phone: (641)652-7531
Website: http://www.cardinalcomet.com
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 270
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 21.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 110
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 34

* 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 72
Grade 10 65
Grade 11 71
Grade 12 62
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Ottumwa High School
Ottumwa Comm School District
910 Students
501 E 2nd
Ottumwa, IA 52501 (9.6 miles away)
High School 10th - 12th