Shenandoah High School in Shenandoah, IA

At a glance

Reported students

300

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

24.36

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

12.3:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

09–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Iowa high enrollment

52nd percentile

Compared with 343 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

280

Shenandoah High School: 300 reported students.

State peer staffing position

32nd percentile

12.3:1 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: 316
Teachers (FTE): 25.15
Student–teacher ratio: 12.6:1

What the reported data says about Shenandoah High School

Shenandoah High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Shenandoah. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Shenandoah Comm School District. NCES reports 300 students for 2024–25.

Among 343 high schools in Iowa with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 294 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 52nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.3:1, below 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 (89.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (6.7%). English learners represent 0.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

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

Questions worth asking Shenandoah High School

1How do the reported 12.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 24.36 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 1.1 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: 0.6%
Students with disabilities: 12.3%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 45%
Lunch program: Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 1.1
Nurses (FTE): 0.5
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

White89.3%
Hispanic6.7%
Black0.3%
Asian0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial2.7%

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

No students enrolled 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.

Shenandoah Middle School

Middle · Grades 05–08

280 reported students

Shenandoah Elementary School

Elementary · Grades KG–04

349 reported students

IGNITE Online & Personalized Learning

Other · Grades PK–12

211 reported students

Logan Preschool

Other · Grades PK–PK

87 reported students

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Public schools near Shenandoah 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
IGNITE Online & Personalized Learning Other · Shenandoah Comm School District	PK–12	211	under 0.1 mi
Shenandoah Elementary School Elementary · Shenandoah Comm School District	KG–04	349	0.3 mi
Shenandoah Middle School Middle · Shenandoah Comm School District	05–08	280	0.3 mi
Logan Preschool Other · Shenandoah Comm School District	PK–PK	87	0.5 mi
Essex Junior-Senior High School High · Essex Comm School District	06–12	87	6 mi
Essex Elementary School Elementary · Essex Comm School District	PK–05	101	6 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Shenandoah High School

What grades does Shenandoah High School serve?

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

How many students attend Shenandoah High School?

Shenandoah High School reported 300 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 52nd percentile among 343 Iowa high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 316 students.

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

The calculated ratio is 12.3:1, based on 300 students and 24.36 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 Shenandoah High School a public, charter, or magnet school?

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

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

45% 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 Shenandoah High School in?

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

What public schools are near Shenandoah High School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include IGNITE Online & Personalized Learning (under 0.1 mi), Shenandoah Elementary School (0.3 mi), Shenandoah Middle School (0.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.