Norwalk High School in Norwalk, Iowa on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Norwalk High School is a suburban public school in Norwalk, Iowa that is part of Norwalk Community School District. It serves 1,035 students in grades 9 - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 17.8:1. Its teachers have had 4 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades 9 - 12

1,035 Students

58 Teachers

1201 North Ave

Norwalk, IA 50211 View local requests

http://www.norwalk.k12.ia.us

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Norwalk High School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mrs. Lester

Ms. West

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Norwalk High School Demographics

20%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Norwalk High School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 4, 2025

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