Grinnell Community Senior High School

Grinnell-Newburg Comm School District
1333 Sunset St
Grinnell, IA 50112
512 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Grinnell Community Senior High School, located in Grinnell, Iowa, serves as the primary secondary education institution for the local district, functioning as a hub for academic and extracurricular development. The school is known for fostering a supportive environment that prioritizes student growth, aiming to prepare its graduates for success in higher education, vocational training, or the workforce. By offering a comprehensive curriculum alongside various athletic and arts programs, the school strives to provide a well-rounded educational experience that reflects the values and needs of the Grinnell community.

Beyond the classroom, the school emphasizes student engagement and community involvement, leveraging its location in a town known for its strong educational culture—home to the prestigious Grinnell College. The high school maintains a focus on modernization and academic rigor, encouraging students to participate in a variety of clubs, sports, and leadership opportunities. Through its dedicated faculty and commitment to student achievement, Grinnell Community Senior High School plays a central role in shaping the future of its students and maintaining the academic standards of the Iowa community it serves.
512
Total Students
30.4
Full-Time Teachers
16.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
31.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    449 (87.7%)
  • Hispanic
    29 (5.7%)
  • Black
    14 (2.7%)
  • Two or More
    13 (2.5%)
  • Asian
    5 (1.0%)
  • 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: Grinnell-Newburg Comm School District
Phone: (641)236-2700
Website: http://www.grinnell.k12.ia.us/ghs
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 512
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 30.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 129
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 33

* 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 9 142
Grade 10 141
Grade 11 125
Grade 12 104
Gender Ratio