Iowa City High School

1900 Morningside Dr
Iowa City, IA 52245

www.iowacityschools.org/CityHS

1,666 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Iowa City High School, commonly known as "City High," is a cornerstone of the Iowa City Community School District. Located at 1900 Morningside Drive, the school serves a diverse student body and has long been recognized for its strong emphasis on academic excellence, athletics, and the arts. As one of the district’s flagship institutions, it fosters a challenging educational environment that prepares students for higher education through a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses and extracurricular opportunities.

The school is well-regarded for its historic identity and deep-rooted traditions within the Iowa City community. Beyond its academic reputation, City High is known for its competitive athletic programs and a vibrant culture that encourages student involvement in clubs, music, and community service. By balancing a rigorous curriculum with a wide range of social and creative outlets, Iowa City High School aims to develop well-rounded individuals who are equipped to succeed in an evolving global society.

1,666

Total Students

101.6

Full-Time Teachers

16.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

42.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Iowa City High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	817
Hispanic	335
Black	339
Asian	40
Two or More	104
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
817 (49.9%)
Black
339 (20.7%)
Hispanic
335 (20.5%)
Two or More
104 (6.3%)
Asian
40 (2.4%)
American Indian
2 (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:	Iowa City Comm School District
Phone:	(319)688-1040
Website:	http://www.iowacityschools.org/CityHS
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,666
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	101.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	603
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	96

* 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 9 457

Grade 10 410

Grade 11 395

Grade 12 404