Decorah High School in Decorah, IA

At a glance

Reported students

555

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

39.48

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

14.1:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

09–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Iowa high enrollment

79th percentile

Compared with 343 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

300

Decorah High School: 555 reported students.

State peer staffing position

54th percentile

14.1:1 reported; state peer median 13.8:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 577
Teachers (FTE): 37.74
Student–teacher ratio: 15.3:1

What the reported data says about Decorah High School

Decorah High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Decorah. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Decorah Community School District. NCES reports 555 students for 2024–25.

Among 343 high schools in Iowa with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 294 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 79th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.1:1, close to the Iowa median of 13.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (90.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (6.1%). English learners represent 1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 7 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Decorah High School

1How do the reported 14.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 39.48 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 1%
Students with disabilities: 11.1%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 20.9%
Lunch program: Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 1
Nurses (FTE): 0
Psychologists (FTE): 0
Social workers (FTE): 0

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White90.3%
Hispanic6.1%
Black0.9%
Asian1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial1.6%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

AP student enrollment

Students enrolled

7 distinct courses reported

Gifted and talented

Offered

Computer science

Offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Decorah Middle School

Middle · Grades 05–08

432 reported students

John Cline Elementary School

Elementary · Grades KG–02

300 reported students

Carrie Lee Elementary

Elementary · Grades 03–04

215 reported students

West Side Elementary School

Other · Grades PK–PK

20 reported students

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Public schools near Decorah High School

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
John Cline Elementary School Elementary · Decorah Community School District	KG–02	300	under 0.1 mi
Decorah Middle School Middle · Decorah Community School District	05–08	432	0.4 mi
Carrie Lee Elementary Elementary · Decorah Community School District	03–04	215	0.5 mi
West Side Elementary School Other · Decorah Community School District	PK–PK	20	0.7 mi
South Winneshiek High School High · South Winneshiek Comm School District	09–12	205	9.6 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Decorah High School

What grades does Decorah High School serve?

Decorah High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Decorah Community School District.

How many students attend Decorah High School?

Decorah High School reported 555 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 79th percentile among 343 Iowa high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 577 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Decorah High School?

The calculated ratio is 14.1:1, based on 555 students and 39.48 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Iowa median for the same school level is 13.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Decorah High School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Decorah High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Decorah Community School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Decorah High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

20.9% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Decorah High School in?

Decorah High School is part of Decorah Community School District, based in Decorah, IA, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Decorah High School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include John Cline Elementary School (under 0.1 mi), Decorah Middle School (0.4 mi), Carrie Lee Elementary (0.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.