Central Springs High School

www.centralsprings.net

236 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Central Springs High School, located in Manly, Iowa, serves as a central educational hub for the surrounding rural communities. As part of the Central Springs Community School District, the institution is committed to providing a comprehensive academic experience that balances traditional core curriculum with opportunities for vocational and extracurricular development. The school prides itself on fostering a supportive, small-town atmosphere where students receive personalized attention, helping to prepare them for life after graduation, whether that involves pursuing higher education or entering the workforce.

Beyond the classroom, Central Springs High School is deeply integrated into the local culture, with a strong emphasis on community engagement and student activities. The school offers various athletic programs, clubs, and organizations that encourage student leadership, teamwork, and school spirit. By leveraging its resources and maintaining a focus on student-centered learning, the school aims to cultivate a well-rounded student body equipped with the skills and character necessary to succeed in an evolving global landscape.

236

Total Students

16.1

Full-Time Teachers

14.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

29.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Central Springs High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	213
Hispanic	11
Black	2
Two or More	7
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
213 (90.6%)
Hispanic
11 (4.7%)
Two or More
7 (3.0%)
Black
2 (0.9%)
American Indian
1 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
1 (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:	Central Springs Comm School District
Phone:	(641)454-2208
Website:	http://www.centralsprings.net
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	236
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	46
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	24

* 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 58

Grade 10 61

Grade 11 63

Grade 12 54