Humboldt High School

Humboldt Comm School District
1500 Wildcat Rd
Humboldt, IA 50548
464 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Humboldt High School, located at 1500 Wildcat Rd in Humboldt, Iowa, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Humboldt Community School District. As a central pillar of the local community, the school is dedicated to preparing students for life beyond graduation by balancing a comprehensive academic curriculum with a wide array of extracurricular opportunities. The school’s mascot, the Wildcat, reflects a strong sense of school spirit that permeates their athletic programs, arts departments, and various student-led clubs, fostering an environment where students are encouraged to pursue personal and academic growth.

Beyond its academic offerings, Humboldt High School emphasizes the importance of community involvement and character development. The school prides itself on maintaining a supportive atmosphere where faculty and staff work closely with students to help them achieve their individual goals. By providing resources for both college-bound students and those seeking vocational or career-focused paths, the school aims to equip its graduates with the essential skills, leadership qualities, and social awareness needed to succeed in an ever-evolving global society.
464
Total Students
29.9
Full-Time Teachers
15.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
30.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    388 (83.8%)
  • Hispanic
    59 (12.7%)
  • Two or More
    10 (2.2%)
  • Black
    2 (0.4%)
  • Asian
    2 (0.4%)
  • 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: Humboldt Comm School District
Phone: (515)332-1430
Website: http://www.humboldt.k12.ia.us
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 464
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 29.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 120
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 20

* 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 9 120
Grade 10 102
Grade 11 120
Grade 12 122
Gender Ratio