Marshalltown High School

www.marshalltown.k12.ia.us/schools/mhs/mhshome.html

1,629 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Marshalltown High School, located in Marshalltown, Iowa, serves as the primary secondary education hub for the Marshalltown Community School District. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that prepares a diverse student body for post-secondary success. By offering a comprehensive curriculum that balances core academic subjects with a variety of elective opportunities, the school aims to challenge students intellectually while providing the necessary support systems to ensure they meet graduation requirements and beyond.

Beyond the classroom, Marshalltown High School emphasizes the development of well-rounded individuals through an extensive array of extracurricular activities. The school hosts numerous athletic programs, fine arts initiatives, and student-led organizations that encourage teamwork, leadership, and community engagement. With a focus on continuous improvement and academic excellence, the school strives to empower its students to become productive, responsible citizens who are prepared to contribute positively to their local and global communities.

1,629

Total Students

101.5

Full-Time Teachers

16.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

72.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Marshalltown High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	496
Hispanic	936
Black	51
Asian	85
Two or More	39
American Indian	15
Pacific Islander	6

Hispanic
936 (57.5%)
White
496 (30.5%)
Asian
85 (5.2%)
Black
51 (3.1%)
Two or More
39 (2.4%)
American Indian
15 (0.9%)
Pacific Islander
6 (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:	Marshalltown Comm School District
Phone:	(641)754-1130
Website:	http://www.marshalltown.k12.ia.us/schools/mhs/mhshome.html
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,629
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	101.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	929
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	254

* 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 9 387

Grade 10 420

Grade 11 435

Grade 12 387