Central Decatur MS/HS High School

As a low-enrollment senior high in Leon, Iowa, Central Decatur MS/HS High School enrolls 291 students from grades 7 through 12, run under Central Decatur Comm School District. Compared to the state average of about 468 students per school, that is 38% smaller than typical.

Central Decatur Comm School District runs 3 schools in total, collectively educating 632 students. Central Decatur MS/HS High School is one of those campuses.

For racial and ethnic makeup, Central Decatur MS/HS High School lists that the student body is overwhelmingly White (95%). The remainder comes out to 3% Hispanic. Compared to Decatur County overall, the school's racial mix sits in roughly the same range.

Looking at the economic backdrop, The school reports having 22 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 13.2:1. The state averages around 17.3:1, so this campus is tighter than the state norm typical. An estimated 60% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, which schools and policymakers use as a rough income-mix signal.

With demographic context factored in, Central Decatur MS/HS High School tracks the demographic baseline. The model predicts 61.7% given the school's FRL share; actual proficiency is 69.6%.

In the broader community, Decatur County reports that median household earnings sit near $59,044, about 24% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 11%. Central Decatur MS/HS High School is one of 6 public schools in Decatur County (combined enrollment of about 967 students).

The closest other public school is North Elementary School, roughly 0.0 miles away. Within five miles, there are 2 other public schools. Among the 7 schools in that immediate cluster with test data (this one included), Central Decatur MS/HS High School ranks 3rd on composite proficiency, higher than the local average of 62.0%.

Central Decatur MS/HS High School operates from a small-town location.

Looking at the recent track record. Central Decatur MS/HS High School's enrollment has remained close to its prior level since 2018, when it stood at 297 (now 291).

On this page, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around sports schedules, lunch menu changes, and school spirit week. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.