Sumner-Fredericksburg High School

Sumner-Fredericksburg Comm School District
802 West Sixth Street
Sumner, IA 50674
243 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Sumner-Fredericksburg High School, located in Sumner, Iowa, serves as a central hub for secondary education within the Sumner-Fredericksburg Community School District. As a smaller, rural school, it emphasizes a close-knit community atmosphere where students are encouraged to engage in both academic and extracurricular pursuits. The school is home to the "Cougars" and takes pride in a strong culture of school spirit, frequently rallying the community around its athletic programs, fine arts, and various student organizations.

Academically, the school focuses on providing a well-rounded curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether they intend to enter the workforce, the military, or higher education. By leveraging its size, Sumner-Fredericksburg offers a personalized learning environment where students often benefit from smaller class sizes and closer mentorship from faculty. The school remains dedicated to the growth of its students, fostering a supportive environment that reflects the values of the surrounding Northeast Iowa community.
243
Total Students
17.5
Full-Time Teachers
13.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
29.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    219 (90.1%)
  • Hispanic
    15 (6.2%)
  • Two or More
    8 (3.3%)
  • Black
    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: Sumner-Fredericksburg Comm School District
Phone: (563)578-3341
Website: http://www.sfcougars.org
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 243
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 17.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 57
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 9 70
Grade 10 41
Grade 11 63
Grade 12 69
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Tripoli Middle/Sr High School
Tripoli Comm School District
170 Students
209 8th Ave SW
Tripoli, IA 50676 (8.6 miles away)
High School 6th - 12th