Montezuma High School

Montezuma Comm School District
504 N. 4th St.
Montezuma, IA 50171
140 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Montezuma High School, located in Montezuma, Iowa, serves as a central educational pillar for the local community. As part of the Montezuma Community School District, the institution is committed to providing a supportive learning environment that focuses on academic achievement, character development, and student engagement. The school offers a range of core academic programs, extracurricular activities, and athletic opportunities designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether they intend to enter the workforce, the military, or higher education.

The school is deeply integrated into the small-town fabric of Montezuma, fostering a close-knit atmosphere where faculty and staff strive to maintain personal connections with their students. By emphasizing both classroom excellence and community involvement, Montezuma High School aims to equip its student body with the necessary skills to become responsible and contributing members of society. Further details regarding their specific curriculum, upcoming events, and school policies can be found on their official website at [www.montezuma-schools.org](http://www.montezuma-schools.org/).
140
Total Students
11.8
Full-Time Teachers
11.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
32.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    132 (94.3%)
  • Black
    3 (2.1%)
  • Two or More
    3 (2.1%)
  • Hispanic
    2 (1.4%)
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: Montezuma Comm School District
Phone: (641)623-5121
Website: http://www.montezuma-schools.org/
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 140
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 11.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 38
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 8

* 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 39
Grade 10 27
Grade 11 34
Grade 12 40
Gender Ratio