West Central Charter High School

West Central Comm School District
305 Pember
Maynard, IA 50655
Charter School 97 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
West Central Charter High School, located in Maynard, Iowa, serves as a public educational institution committed to providing personalized learning opportunities for its students. As part of the West Central Community School District, the school emphasizes a supportive academic environment designed to foster student achievement and preparation for post-secondary success. By utilizing its charter status, the school aims to offer flexible programming and innovative teaching methods tailored to the needs of its local student population.

The school’s website reflects its role as a hub for community engagement, offering resources for students, parents, and faculty to stay connected with academic calendars, extracurricular activities, and district policies. With its small-town setting, West Central Charter High School prioritizes a close-knit school culture, focusing on the individual growth of each student while maintaining the core standards and values of the Iowa public education system.
97
Total Students
14.0
Full-Time Teachers
6.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
54.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    86 (88.7%)
  • Hispanic
    8 (8.2%)
  • Two or More
    2 (2.1%)
  • Black
    1 (1.0%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Charter School
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: West Central Comm School District
Phone: (563)637-2283
Website: http://www.w-central.k12.ia.us
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 97
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 14.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 6.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 40
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 13

* 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 35
Grade 10 26
Grade 11 16
Grade 12 20
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Oelwein High School
Oelwein Comm School District
334 Students
315 8th Ave SE
Oelwein, IA 50662 (6.8 miles away)
High School 9th - 12th