North Scott High School

www.north-scott.k12.ia.us

1,081 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

North Scott High School, located in Eldridge, Iowa, serves as the primary secondary education hub for the North Scott Community School District. Known as the home of the "Lancers," the school places a strong emphasis on fostering a supportive community environment while striving for academic and extracurricular excellence. The campus is a focal point for the surrounding rural and suburban communities, offering a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce through a variety of core subjects, electives, and vocational opportunities.

Beyond the classroom, North Scott High School is highly regarded for its robust extracurricular programs, particularly its competitive athletics, performing arts, and student organizations. The district prides itself on maintaining high standards of student conduct and achievement, supported by a faculty dedicated to personalized learning. By balancing traditional educational values with modern instructional tools, North Scott aims to cultivate well-rounded students who are prepared to contribute positively to their local community and the world at large.

1,081

Total Students

60.6

Full-Time Teachers

17.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

21.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for North Scott High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	917
Hispanic	76
Black	26
Asian	2
Two or More	53
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	1

White
917 (84.9%)
Hispanic
76 (7.0%)
Two or More
53 (4.9%)
Black
26 (2.4%)
American Indian
5 (0.5%)
Asian
2 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

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:	North Scott Comm School District
Phone:	(563)285-9631
Website:	http://www.north-scott.k12.ia.us
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,081
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	60.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	202
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 9 298

Grade 10 271

Grade 11 247

Grade 12 265