Tri-Center High School

Tri-Center Comm School District
33980 310th St
Neola, IA 51559
225 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Tri-Center High School, located in Neola, Iowa, serves as the educational hub for the Tri-Center Community School District. As a small, rural district, the school focuses on fostering a close-knit community environment where students receive individualized attention. The school is deeply integrated into the local culture of Pottawattamie County, emphasizing strong relationships between staff, students, and families, which helps create a supportive atmosphere for academic and personal growth.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, Tri-Center High School is well-regarded for its commitment to student development through various extracurricular activities, athletics, and vocational programs. As home to the "Trojans," the school takes great pride in its athletic programs and community spirit. By leveraging modern educational tools and maintaining a focus on traditional values, the school aims to prepare its graduates for success in higher education, the workforce, and their future roles as community leaders.
225
Total Students
16.4
Full-Time Teachers
13.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
30.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    205 (91.1%)
  • Hispanic
    12 (5.3%)
  • Black
    3 (1.3%)
  • Asian
    3 (1.3%)
  • Two or More
    1 (0.4%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.4%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Tri-Center Comm School District
Phone: (712)485-2211
Website: http://www.tctrojans.org
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 225
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 16.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 54
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 14

* 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 48
Grade 10 59
Grade 11 62
Grade 12 56
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Underwood High School
Underwood Comm School District
247 Students
629 North Street
Underwood, IA 51576 (9.3 miles away)
High School 9th - 12th