South O'Brien Secondary School

High Supplemental Virtual Paullina, IA Grades 07–12 Rural: Remote N SchoolScore™ B (75)
  • 241 Students
  • 20.6 Teachers (FTE)
  • 11.7:1 Student:Teacher
  • 07–12 Grade Range
  • Open Status
  • (712)949-3454 Phone
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South O'Brien Secondary School
Paullina, IA 51046
High Supplemental Virtual Grades 07–12 SchoolScore™ B (75)
241
Students
20.6
Teachers
11.7:1
Student:Teacher
(712)949-3454
Phone

South O'Brien Secondary School is a public school administered by the South O'Brien Comm School District district in Paullina, IOWA, providing education at the High level for students in grades 07–12.

Key statistics: 241 students enrolled; a 11.7:1 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
241.0
State avg: 465.0
▼ 48% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
11.72:1
State avg: 17.4:1
▼ 33% better
Free Lunch %
29.0%
State avg: 37.4%
▼ 22% better
School Details
School Name
South O'Brien Secondary School
NCESSCH ID
190002601341
State School ID
IA-716099 000-716099 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
307 W Groesbeck
City
Paullina
State
Iowa
ZIP Code
51046
County
O'Brien County
Metro Area
N
Metro Type
–
Locale
Rural: Remote
Cong. District
1904
State Leg. Upper
19003
State Leg. Lower
19005
Latitude
42.97739
Longitude
-95.69088
Grades Offered
7th 8th 9th 10th 11th 12th
👥
241
Total Students
👩‍🏫
20.6
Teachers FTE
📐
11.7:1
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 70 29%
Not Applicable 0 0%
District Info
District Name
South O'Brien Comm School District
LEAID
1900026
State LEA ID
IA-716099 000
Phone
(712)949-2115
Website
http://www.soswolverines.org
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Paullina
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$10,800K
Federal Revenue
$671K
State Revenue
$2,812K
Local Revenue
$7,317K
Total Expenditure
$9,790K
Instruction Exp.
$4,593K
Support Services
$2,985K
Other Current Exp.
$283K
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1
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about South O'Brien Secondary School, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend South O'Brien Secondary School?
241 students are enrolled at South O'Brien Secondary School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does South O'Brien Secondary School have?
South O'Brien Secondary School has 20.6 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.7:1.
What grades does South O'Brien Secondary School serve?
South O'Brien Secondary School serves grades 07 through 12.
Is South O'Brien Secondary School a charter school?
South O'Brien Secondary School is not a charter school.
What metro area is South O'Brien Secondary School located in?
South O'Brien Secondary School is located in the N metropolitan area.
What school district does South O'Brien Secondary School belong to?
South O'Brien Secondary School is part of the South O'Brien Comm School District school district.
How much does South O'Brien Comm School District spend per student?
The South O'Brien Comm School District district spends approximately $40,622,407 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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