Alden Community High School (Closed 2005)

Alden Community High School serves 122 students in grades 7-12. 
Minority enrollment was 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
122 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (IA)
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
2%
13%
Black
n/a
7%
White
98%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.04
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
School District Name
Alden Community School District-1
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Alden Community High School?
122 students attend Alden Community High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Alden Community High School students are White, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Alden Community High School offer ?
Alden Community High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Alden Community High School part of?
Alden Community High School is part of Alden Community School District-1.

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