Calamus-Wheatland Secondary Attendance Center

Calamus-Wheatland Comm School District
110 E Park Rd
Wheatland, IA 52777
182 Students
High School 7th - 12th
School Overview
Calamus-Wheatland Secondary Attendance Center is a public middle and high school located in Wheatland, Iowa, serving the students of the Calamus-Wheatland Community School District. As a small, rural educational institution, the school focuses on fostering a close-knit environment where students receive individualized attention. The school is committed to providing a comprehensive academic curriculum while maintaining a strong emphasis on extracurricular activities, including athletics and student organizations, which are central to the school’s community spirit.

The school operates with a mission to prepare students for success beyond graduation, whether they choose to pursue higher education or enter the workforce. By utilizing small class sizes and promoting a collaborative partnership between faculty, parents, and the community, the district strives to support the personal and academic growth of its student body. The secondary center serves as a hub for local pride, reflecting the values of the surrounding agricultural community while equipping students with the skills necessary to navigate an increasingly interconnected world.
182
Total Students
18.2
Full-Time Teachers
10.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
28.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    172 (94.5%)
  • Hispanic
    5 (2.7%)
  • Two or More
    5 (2.7%)
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: Calamus-Wheatland Comm School District
Phone: (563)374-1292
Website: http://www.cal-wheat.k12.ia.us
Grade Range: 7th - 12th
Total Students: 182
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 18.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 36
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 24
Grade 8 26
Grade 9 35
Grade 10 27
Grade 11 44
Grade 12 26
Gender Ratio