Iola Sr High

ihs.usd257.org/

296 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Iola Senior High School, located at 300 E Jackson in Iola, Kansas, serves as the primary secondary education institution for the USD 257 school district. As a pillar of the Iola community, the school is dedicated to preparing students for life after graduation by offering a comprehensive curriculum that balances rigorous academic coursework with opportunities for personal and professional development.

In addition to its classroom offerings, Iola Senior High emphasizes the importance of a well-rounded educational experience through various extracurricular activities, athletics, and student organizations. By fostering a supportive learning environment, the school aims to cultivate student success, leadership, and community engagement. Those interested in learning more about the school’s specific academic programs, district policies, or current events can visit their official website at http://www.usd257.org.

296

Total Students

26.4

Full-Time Teachers

11.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

54.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Iola Sr High
Demographic	Student Count
White	247
Hispanic	25
Black	3
Two or More	17
American Indian	4

White
247 (83.4%)
Hispanic
25 (8.4%)
Two or More
17 (5.7%)
American Indian
4 (1.4%)
Black
3 (1.0%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Iola
Phone:	(620)365-4715
Website:	http://ihs.usd257.org/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	296
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	129
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	33

* 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 65

Grade 10 80

Grade 11 75

Grade 12 76