West Harrison Middle School/High School

West Harrison Comm School District
410 Pine St
Mondamin, IA 51557
156 Students
High School 5th - 12th
School Overview
West Harrison High School, located in the rural community of Mondamin, Iowa, serves as the central secondary educational hub for the West Harrison Community School District. As a smaller, community-focused institution, the school is dedicated to providing a personalized learning environment where students can build strong relationships with faculty and peers. The district emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience that balances core academic rigor with extracurricular opportunities, aiming to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce.

The school prides itself on fostering a supportive "Hawkeyes" spirit, encouraging student involvement in athletics, clubs, and community service initiatives. By utilizing its position within a close-knit agricultural region, West Harrison High School maintains a curriculum that reflects the values of its local community while striving to integrate modern technology and teaching practices to ensure students are competitive in a global landscape. The school serves as a vital anchor for the surrounding area, focusing on character development alongside traditional academic achievement.
156
Total Students
10.2
Full-Time Teachers
15.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
51.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    140 (89.7%)
  • Hispanic
    9 (5.8%)
  • Black
    3 (1.9%)
  • Two or More
    2 (1.3%)
  • American Indian
    2 (1.3%)
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: West Harrison Comm School District
Phone: (712)646-2231
Website: http://www.w-harrison.k12.ia.us
Grade Range: 5th - 12th
Total Students: 156
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 10.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 60
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 21

* 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 5 20
Grade 6 24
Grade 7 15
Grade 8 17
Grade 9 17
Grade 10 20
Grade 11 22
Grade 12 21
Gender Ratio