Indianola High School

Indianola Comm School District
1304 E 1st
Indianola, IA 50125
1,165 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Indianola High School, located in Indianola, Iowa, serves as the primary secondary education institution for the Indianola Community School District. The school is committed to fostering an environment that balances rigorous academic preparation with a wide array of extracurricular opportunities. Serving students in grades 9 through 12, the high school emphasizes student success through a comprehensive curriculum that includes core academic subjects, elective courses, and career-technical programs designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce.

Beyond the classroom, Indianola High School is known for its strong school spirit and active participation in various athletic, fine arts, and leadership activities. The school prides itself on being a central pillar of the Indianola community, focusing on character development, civic responsibility, and long-term student growth. By leveraging community partnerships and maintaining a supportive faculty, the school strives to provide a well-rounded educational experience that encourages students to achieve their personal best in an evolving global landscape.
1,165
Total Students
63.9
Full-Time Teachers
18.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
24.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    1,038 (89.1%)
  • Hispanic
    58 (5.0%)
  • Two or More
    50 (4.3%)
  • Asian
    9 (0.8%)
  • Black
    8 (0.7%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.1%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.1%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Indianola Comm School District
Phone: (515)961-9510
Website: http://www.indianola.ia.us/k12/high/
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 1,165
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 63.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 18.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 230
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 50

* 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 9 316
Grade 10 287
Grade 11 297
Grade 12 265
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Carlisle High School
Carlisle Comm School District
754 Students
430 School St
Carlisle, IA 50047 (9.9 miles away)
High School 9th - 12th