Woodward-Granger High School

www.wghawks.school

270 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Woodward-Granger High School, located in Woodward, Iowa, serves as the primary secondary education hub for the Woodward-Granger Community School District. Committed to the district's mission of fostering academic excellence and personal growth, the high school offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success. The school maintains a strong focus on community engagement, blending traditional educational values with modern instructional practices to meet the diverse needs of its student body in a supportive, small-town environment.

Beyond its academic offerings, Woodward-Granger High School is well-regarded for its robust extracurricular programs, including athletics, arts, and various student organizations that operate under the "Hawks" mascot. These activities play a central role in building school spirit and developing leadership skills among students. By balancing rigorous classroom standards with opportunities for character development and community involvement, the school aims to cultivate well-rounded graduates who are ready to contribute positively to their future endeavors.

270

Total Students

22.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

20.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Woodward-Granger High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	260
Hispanic	4
Black	1
Two or More	5

White
260 (96.3%)
Two or More
5 (1.9%)
Hispanic
4 (1.5%)
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:	Woodward-Granger Comm School District
Phone:	(515)438-2115
Website:	http://www.wghawks.school
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	270
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	47
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* 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 71

Grade 10 64

Grade 11 79

Grade 12 56