Shenandoah High School

Shenandoah Comm School District
1000 Mustang Dr
Shenandoah, IA 51601
300 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Shenandoah High School, located at 1000 Mustang Dr. in Shenandoah, Iowa, serves as the primary secondary education hub for the Shenandoah Community School District. As home to the "Mustangs," the school is deeply integrated into the fabric of the local community, emphasizing a balance between academic achievement and extracurricular engagement. The school’s curriculum is designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether they intend to pursue higher education or enter the workforce immediately upon graduation.

Beyond the classroom, the school fosters a vibrant culture through various athletic programs, fine arts, and student organizations, which are central to the Mustang spirit. The facility on Mustang Drive serves as a focal point for local pride, reflecting the district’s commitment to providing a supportive environment where students are encouraged to grow academically and socially. By maintaining strong community ties and dedicated faculty, Shenandoah High School aims to develop well-rounded, responsible citizens equipped to meet the challenges of the future.
300
Total Students
24.4
Full-Time Teachers
12.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
45.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    268 (89.3%)
  • Hispanic
    20 (6.7%)
  • Two or More
    8 (2.7%)
  • Asian
    2 (0.7%)
  • Black
    1 (0.3%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.3%)
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: Shenandoah Comm School District
Phone: (712)246-4727
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 300
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 24.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 104
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 31

* 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 77
Grade 10 83
Grade 11 72
Grade 12 68
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Essex Junior-Senior High School
Essex Comm School District
87 Students
111 Forbes St
Essex, IA 51638 (6.0 miles away)
High School 6th - 12th