Guthrie Center High School

Guthrie Center Comm School District
906 School St
Guthrie Center, IA 50115
198 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Guthrie Center High School is a public secondary school located in Guthrie Center, Iowa. As part of the Adair-Casey/Guthrie Center (ACGC) Community School District, the school serves students in grades 9 through 12. The institution is committed to providing a comprehensive educational experience that balances rigorous academic standards with a variety of extracurricular opportunities, aiming to prepare students for post-secondary success in an evolving global landscape.

The school is deeply integrated into the local community, emphasizing a supportive, small-town atmosphere where students benefit from personalized attention and strong faculty-student relationships. Beyond the traditional classroom, the school maintains an active presence in athletics, arts, and student organizations, which helps foster a sense of school spirit and community pride. By leveraging the combined resources of the ACGC district, Guthrie Center High School strives to provide modern educational tools and diverse learning pathways to ensure every student has the opportunity to thrive both academically and socially.
198
Total Students
18.3
Full-Time Teachers
10.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
20.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    179 (90.4%)
  • Hispanic
    14 (7.1%)
  • Asian
    2 (1.0%)
  • Two or More
    2 (1.0%)
  • Black
    1 (0.5%)
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: Guthrie Center Comm School District
Phone: (641)332-2236
Website: http://www.acgcschools.org
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 198
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 18.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 32
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 9

* 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 46
Grade 10 55
Grade 11 45
Grade 12 52
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Panorama High School
Panorama Comm School District
220 Students
701 W. Main
Panora, IA 50216 (6.4 miles away)
High School 9th - 12th