Garner-Hayfield-Ventura High School

Garner-Hayfield-Ventura Comm School District
605 West Lyon Street
Garner, IA 50438
295 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Garner-Hayfield-Ventura (GHV) High School, located in Garner, Iowa, serves as the central secondary education hub for the Garner-Hayfield-Ventura Community School District. Committed to academic excellence and student development, the school offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary education and the workforce. The facility provides a supportive environment that emphasizes both rigorous classroom instruction and personal growth, fostering a community culture that values the success of every student.

Beyond academics, the school places a strong emphasis on extracurricular engagement, offering a variety of athletic programs, fine arts opportunities, and student organizations. By encouraging participation in these activities, GHV High School aims to cultivate well-rounded individuals who possess leadership skills and a sense of school spirit. Through its focus on innovation, community collaboration, and student-centered learning, the school remains a vital cornerstone for the youth and families of the Garner and Ventura areas.
295
Total Students
21.7
Full-Time Teachers
13.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
33.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    259 (87.8%)
  • Hispanic
    19 (6.4%)
  • Black
    8 (2.7%)
  • Two or More
    7 (2.4%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.3%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.3%)
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: Garner-Hayfield-Ventura Comm School District
Phone: (641)923-2632
Website: http://www.ghvschools.org
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 295
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 21.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 73
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 27

* 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 67
Grade 10 72
Grade 11 80
Grade 12 76
Gender Ratio