Sheldon High School

Sheldon Comm School District
1700 East Fourth Street
Sheldon, IA 51201
356 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Sheldon High School, located in Sheldon, Iowa, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Sheldon Community School District. Committed to a mission of academic excellence and personal growth, the school offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary education and the workforce. The campus environment emphasizes a supportive atmosphere where faculty and staff strive to foster student engagement through a balance of rigorous core academics, elective opportunities, and career-readiness programs.

Beyond the classroom, Sheldon High School is deeply integrated into the local community, frequently highlighting the importance of school spirit and extracurricular involvement. Students are encouraged to participate in a variety of athletic programs, fine arts, and student organizations, which play a central role in the school’s culture. By prioritizing both scholastic achievement and the development of well-rounded individuals, the school remains a focal point for the Sheldon area, dedicated to equipping its student body with the skills and character needed for success in an evolving world.
356
Total Students
26.3
Full-Time Teachers
13.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
32.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    233 (65.4%)
  • Hispanic
    105 (29.5%)
  • Two or More
    7 (2.0%)
  • Black
    4 (1.1%)
  • Asian
    4 (1.1%)
  • Pacific Islander
    3 (0.8%)
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: Sheldon Comm School District
Phone: (712)324-2501
Website: http://www.sheldonschools.com
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 356
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 26.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 96
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 9 94
Grade 10 104
Grade 11 73
Grade 12 85
Gender Ratio