Maple Valley-Anthon Oto High School

Maple Valley-Anthon Oto Comm School District
501 South 7th Street
Mapleton, IA 51034
256 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Maple Valley-Anthon Oto (MVAO) High School, located in Mapleton, Iowa, serves as a central educational hub for the surrounding rural communities. As part of the MVAO Community School District, the high school is committed to providing a comprehensive academic experience that balances rigorous core curriculum requirements with diverse extracurricular opportunities. The school places a strong emphasis on fostering a supportive, small-town atmosphere where students receive personalized attention, helping to prepare them for success in higher education, technical training, or the workforce.

Beyond the classroom, the school plays a vital role in community life by hosting various athletic programs, clubs, and local events. By utilizing its resources to integrate technology and practical learning, MVAO aims to equip its students with the skills necessary to navigate a modern, globalized world while maintaining the values of a tight-knit school district. The institution remains dedicated to continuous improvement and student achievement, serving as a pillar of the Mapleton area’s educational and social landscape.
256
Total Students
22.4
Full-Time Teachers
11.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
37.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    230 (89.8%)
  • Hispanic
    19 (7.4%)
  • Black
    4 (1.6%)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.8%)
  • Two or More
    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: Maple Valley-Anthon Oto Comm School District
Phone: (712)881-1317
Website: http://www.mvaoschool.com
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 256
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 22.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 76
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 62
Grade 10 57
Grade 11 73
Grade 12 64
Gender Ratio