Le Mars High School

Le Mars Comm School District
921 3rd Ave SW
Le Mars, IA 51031
662 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Le Mars High School, located in Le Mars, Iowa, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Le Mars Community School District. Situated in a community widely recognized as the "Ice Cream Capital of the World," the school functions as a central hub for academic and extracurricular life in Plymouth County. The institution is committed to providing a comprehensive curriculum that balances core academic requirements with a variety of elective opportunities designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce.

Beyond the classroom, Le Mars High School maintains a robust tradition of extracurricular engagement, featuring a wide array of athletic programs, fine arts initiatives, and student-led organizations. The school places a strong emphasis on fostering a supportive community environment, encouraging student participation in school spirit and local civic activities. By integrating rigorous academic standards with a focus on character development and community involvement, Le Mars High School strives to equip its student body with the skills and values necessary for success in their post-graduation endeavors.
662
Total Students
40.9
Full-Time Teachers
16.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
27.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    476 (71.9%)
  • Hispanic
    115 (17.4%)
  • Two or More
    25 (3.8%)
  • Black
    23 (3.5%)
  • Pacific Islander
    15 (2.3%)
  • Asian
    6 (0.9%)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.3%)
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: Le Mars Comm School District
Phone: (712)546-4153
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 662
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 40.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 149
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 35

* 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 9 161
Grade 10 176
Grade 11 168
Grade 12 157
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Individualized Learning Center
Le Mars Comm School District
39 Students
940 Lincoln Street SW
Le Mars, IA 51031 (0.5 miles away)
High School 9th - 12th