MMCRU High School

Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn Comm School District
400 Highland Drive
Marcus, IA 51035
213 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
MMCRU High School is a public secondary school located in Marcus, Iowa, serving students in the Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn and Remsen-Union community school districts. As a consolidated school district, MMCRU emphasizes a close-knit, community-focused educational environment. The school is known for its "Royals" athletic programs and a commitment to providing a well-rounded academic experience that prepares students for both higher education and the workforce.

The school places a strong emphasis on student development through a combination of rigorous coursework, extracurricular activities, and community involvement. By leveraging the combined resources of its constituent communities, MMCRU strives to maintain small class sizes that allow for personalized instruction while offering a variety of academic and technical opportunities. Through their official website, the school maintains transparent communication with families, highlighting their ongoing efforts to foster school spirit, academic success, and a supportive culture for all students.
213
Total Students
15.0
Full-Time Teachers
14.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
29.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    192 (90.1%)
  • Hispanic
    13 (6.1%)
  • Two or More
    4 (1.9%)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (0.9%)
  • Black
    1 (0.5%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.5%)
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: Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn Comm School District
Phone: (712)376-4172
Website: http://www.mmcruroyals.org
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 213
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 15.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 44
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 18

* 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 50
Grade 10 56
Grade 11 54
Grade 12 53
Gender Ratio