Choice Charter School

Choice Charter Schools
607 Center Street
Union, IA 50258
Charter School 257 Students
High School 7th - 12th
School Overview

Choice Charter School is a small neighborhood-scale campus located in Union, IA. Administered by Choice Charter Schools, the institution operates as a public charter school serving approximately 257 enrolled students across grades 07 through 12.

Based on official NCES reporting, the campus employs approximately 10.4 full-time equivalent (FTE) classroom teachers with an estimated student-to-teacher ratio of 24.6:1, aligning with standard public school staffing metrics. Approximately 26.1% of students qualify for subsidized meal support under the National School Lunch Program (NSLP), including 51 students qualified for free lunch and 16 for reduced-price dining.

Located at 607 Center Street in Union, IA 50258, Choice Charter School serves families zoned within the Choice Charter Schools attendance area. Academic programming, zoning boundaries, and school bus routes are administered under district guidelines.

257
Total Students
10.4
Full-Time Teachers
24.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
26.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    188 (76.1%)
  • Hispanic
    30 (12.1%)
  • Black
    24 (9.7%)
  • Asian
    2 (0.8%)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.8%)
  • Two or More
    1 (0.4%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Charter School
Virtual Instruction: Exclusively virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Choice Charter Schools
Phone: (515)850-2545
Website: http://www.choicecharterschool.org
Grade Range: 7th - 12th
Total Students: 257
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 10.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 24.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 51
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 16

* 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 3
Grade 8 5
Grade 9 20
Grade 10 48
Grade 11 68
Grade 12 113
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
South Hardin High School
Eldora-New Providence Comm School District
237 Students
1800 24th St
Eldora, IA 50627 (8.0 miles away)
High School 9th - 12th