Northwood-Kensett Middle/High School

704 7th Street North
Northwood, IA 50459

www.nwood-kensett.k12.ia.us/

265 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

Northwood-Kensett Jr-Sr High School, located in Northwood, Iowa, serves as the secondary educational hub for the Northwood-Kensett Community School District. Dedicated to fostering academic excellence and personal growth, the school provides a comprehensive curriculum for students in grades 7 through 12. Its environment emphasizes small-town values while preparing students for post-secondary success through a blend of core academic coursework, elective opportunities, and extracurricular activities.

Beyond the classroom, the school is deeply integrated into the local community, maintaining a strong focus on school spirit and student engagement. By offering a variety of athletic programs, arts, and clubs, the institution encourages students to develop leadership skills and a sense of responsibility. With its commitment to student-centered learning, Northwood-Kensett Jr-Sr High strives to provide a supportive atmosphere where every student is encouraged to reach their full potential.

265

Total Students

20.6

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

30.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Northwood-Kensett Middle/High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	230
Hispanic	20
Black	8
Two or More	6
American Indian	1

White
230 (86.8%)
Hispanic
20 (7.5%)
Black
8 (3.0%)
Two or More
6 (2.3%)
American Indian
1 (0.4%)

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:	Northwood-Kensett Comm School District
Phone:	(641)324-2142
Website:	http://www.nwood-kensett.k12.ia.us/
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	265
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	68
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* 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 6 43

Grade 7 35

Grade 8 37

Grade 9 31

Grade 10 31

Grade 11 43

Grade 12 45