Mediapolis High School

Mediapolis Comm School District
725 N. Northfield
Mediapolis, IA 52637
312 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Mediapolis High School, located in Mediapolis, Iowa, serves as the central secondary education hub for the Mediapolis Community School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic achievement, personal responsibility, and community engagement. By maintaining a balance between rigorous core coursework and various extracurricular opportunities, the institution aims to prepare its students for success in both higher education and the modern workforce.

Beyond the classroom, the school plays a vital role in the local community by promoting school spirit and student involvement through athletics, arts, and various student organizations. The administration and faculty focus on individualized instruction, utilizing the resources available through their district website to keep students and families informed and connected. As a cornerstone of the Mediapolis area, the high school remains dedicated to nurturing well-rounded graduates who are ready to contribute positively to society.
312
Total Students
25.5
Full-Time Teachers
12.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
26.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    293 (93.9%)
  • Two or More
    8 (2.6%)
  • Hispanic
    7 (2.2%)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.6%)
  • Black
    1 (0.3%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.3%)
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: Mediapolis Comm School District
Phone: (319)394-3101
Website: http://www.meposchools.org
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 312
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 25.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 64
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 71
Grade 10 81
Grade 11 82
Grade 12 78
Gender Ratio