North Iowa Alternative High School (Closed 2009)

116 Jackson St S
Thompson, IA 50478
(School attendance zone shown in map)
North Iowa Alternative High School serves 3 students in grades 9-12. 
The student-teacher ratio of 3:1 was lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
3 students
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher

School Rankings

This School
State Level (IA)
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
13%
Black
n/a
7%
White
100%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.00
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend North Iowa Alternative High School?
3 students attend North Iowa Alternative High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of North Iowa Alternative High School students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of North Iowa Alternative High School?
North Iowa Alternative High School has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does North Iowa Alternative High School offer ?
North Iowa Alternative High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is North Iowa Alternative High School part of?
North Iowa Alternative High School is part of North Iowa Community School District.

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