Red Oak Junior/Senior High School

Red Oak Comm School District
2011 N 8th St
Red Oak, IA 51566
420 Students
High School 7th - 12th
School Overview
Red Oak High School, located at 2011 N 8th St in Red Oak, Iowa, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Red Oak Community School District. Committed to academic excellence and student development, the school provides a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary education, vocational training, and the workforce. The school emphasizes a supportive learning environment, encouraging students to engage in both rigorous coursework and a variety of extracurricular activities that foster personal growth and community involvement.

Beyond the classroom, Red Oak High School is deeply integrated into the local community, serving as a hub for student athletics, fine arts, and leadership initiatives. The district places a high priority on modernizing its educational approach to meet the evolving needs of its students, ensuring they are equipped with the skills necessary for success in the 21st century. Through collaborative efforts between faculty, parents, and the broader Red Oak community, the school strives to maintain high academic standards while promoting a culture of inclusivity and school spirit.
420
Total Students
30.5
Full-Time Teachers
13.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
48.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    364 (86.7%)
  • Hispanic
    44 (10.5%)
  • Two or More
    12 (2.9%)
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: Red Oak Comm School District
Phone: (712)623-6610
Website: http://www.redoakschooldistrict.org/highschool.htm
Grade Range: 7th - 12th
Total Students: 420
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 30.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 190
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 15

* 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 7 74
Grade 8 51
Grade 9 70
Grade 10 83
Grade 11 67
Grade 12 75
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Stanton High School
Stanton Comm School District
153 Students
605 Elliott Street
Stanton, IA 51573 (7.0 miles away)
High School 6th - 12th