Harlan High School

Harlan Comm School District
2102 Durant
Harlan, IA 51537
486 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Harlan High School, located in Harlan, Iowa, serves as the primary secondary education hub for the Harlan Community School District. Situated in the heart of Shelby County, the school is deeply integrated into the local community and is widely recognized for its strong tradition of academic excellence and highly competitive extracurricular programs. The school fosters a supportive environment that emphasizes student growth, character development, and preparation for post-secondary success.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Harlan High School is perhaps best known for its storied athletic history, particularly its prominent football program, which has achieved significant success at the state level. The school maintains a robust offering of clubs, arts, and extracurricular activities, aiming to provide a well-rounded experience for its diverse student body. By focusing on both local community values and modern educational standards, the institution remains a focal point of pride and activity for the residents of Harlan and the surrounding area.
486
Total Students
35.1
Full-Time Teachers
13.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
28.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    422 (86.8%)
  • Hispanic
    46 (9.5%)
  • Two or More
    12 (2.5%)
  • Black
    5 (1.0%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.2%)
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: Harlan Comm School District
Phone: (712)755-3101
Website: http://www.harlan.k12.ia.us
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 486
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 35.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 117
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 22

* 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 9 124
Grade 10 124
Grade 11 122
Grade 12 116
Gender Ratio