Northwood-Kensett Middle/High School

High Supplemental Virtual Northwood, IA Grades 06–12 Rural: Remote Mason City, IA SchoolScore™ B (71.6)
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Northwood-Kensett Middle/High School
Northwood, IA 50459
High Supplemental Virtual Grades 06–12 SchoolScore™ B (71.6)
265
Students
20.6
Teachers
12.9:1
Student:Teacher
(641)324-2142
Phone
http://www.nwood-kensett.k12.ia.us/
Website

Northwood-Kensett Middle/High School is a public High school located in Northwood, IOWA, operated by the Northwood-Kensett Comm School District school district. It serves grades 06–12.

Key statistics: 265 students enrolled; a 12.9:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Rural: Remote by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Iowa High School Average
Enrollment
265.0
State avg: 465.0
▼ 43% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
12.86:1
State avg: 17.4:1
▼ 26% better
Free Lunch %
30.2%
State avg: 37.4%
▼ 19% better
School Details
School Name
Northwood-Kensett Middle/High School
NCESSCH ID
192121001271
State School ID
IA-984788 000-984788 109
School Type
Regular School
Level
High
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
Supplemental Virtual
NSLP Status
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
704 7th Street North
City
Northwood
State
Iowa
ZIP Code
50459
County
Worth County
Metro Area
Mason City, IA
Metro Type
Micropolitan
Locale
Rural: Remote
Cong. District
1902
State Leg. Upper
19030
State Leg. Lower
19060
Latitude
43.45236
Longitude
-93.22384
Grades Offered
6th 7th 8th 9th 10th 11th 12th
👥
265
Total Students
👩‍🏫
20.6
Teachers FTE
📐
12.9:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
20.6
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)20.6
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 80 30.2%
Not Applicable 0 0%
District Info
District Name
Northwood-Kensett Comm School District
LEAID
1921210
State LEA ID
IA-984788 000
Phone
(641)324-2021
Website
http://www.nwood-kensett.k12.ia.us
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Northwood
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$9,813K
Federal Revenue
$603K
State Revenue
$4,013K
Local Revenue
$5,197K
Total Expenditure
$8,883K
Instruction Exp.
$4,300K
Support Services
$2,717K
Other Current Exp.
$323K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Northwood-Kensett Middle/High School

1
Northwood-Kensett Elementary
Northwood · Elementary
0.6 mi
2
GLENVILLE-EMMONS SECONDARY
GLENVILLE · High
8.3 mi
3
Success West
GLENVILLE · Other
8.3 mi
4
GLENVILLE EMMONS ELEMENTARY
GLENVILLE · Elementary
8.8 mi
5
Success East
ADAMS · Other
8.8 mi
6
Central Springs Elementary Manly Campus
Manly · Elementary
11.6 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Northwood-Kensett Middle/High School, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Northwood-Kensett Middle/High School?
265 students are enrolled at Northwood-Kensett Middle/High School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Northwood-Kensett Middle/High School have?
Northwood-Kensett Middle/High School has 20.6 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.9:1.
What grades does Northwood-Kensett Middle/High School serve?
Northwood-Kensett Middle/High School serves grades 06 through 12.
Is Northwood-Kensett Middle/High School a charter school?
Northwood-Kensett Middle/High School is not a charter school.
What metro area is Northwood-Kensett Middle/High School located in?
Northwood-Kensett Middle/High School is located in the Mason City, IA metropolitan area.
What school district does Northwood-Kensett Middle/High School belong to?
Northwood-Kensett Middle/High School is part of the Northwood-Kensett Comm School District school district.
How much does Northwood-Kensett Comm School District spend per student?
The Northwood-Kensett Comm School District district spends approximately $33,520,755 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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