- Enrollment
- 280
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Avoca, IA
Ahstw High School
Federal NCES profile for Ahstw High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 190408000102
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ahstw High School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of Iowa schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Avoca · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.8:1
- small classes for Iowa
- 28.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Ahstw High School has class sizes smaller than 88% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ahstw High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Avoca, IA.
School address
District: Ahstw Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190408000102 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Ahstw High School held near 210 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 19.6 → 18.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 190408000102 · Avoca, IA High · SMALL · TRAD
205 enr · 10.8:1 · 28.0% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Ahstw Primary School (280 students)
Ahstw High School held near 210 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 19.6 → 18.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Ahstw High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ahstw Primary
Ahstw Primary School
280 students
- Ahstw Intermed
Ahstw Intermediate School
270 students
- This school
Ahstw High School
205 students
What this shows Ahstw High School reports 205 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ahstw High School compares
Ahstw High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.8:1 | ▼ 27% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.0% | ▼ 23% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 205 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.8:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
205
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% below the Iowa average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.8:1
students per teacher
- 27% below state mean
Top 12% in Iowa - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
29.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,863
per pupil, district-wide
- below Iowa avg of $13,441
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 205 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%
Two or More 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 93.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.0, Ahstw High School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ahstw Comm School District reports $12,863 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ahstw High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ahstw Primary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ahstw Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ahstw High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 270
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~205 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Ahstw High School
How many students attend Ahstw High School?
Ahstw High School has 205 students enrolled. It is a high school in Avoca, IA. CCD year-over-year: 218 (2022-23) → 210 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ahstw High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ahstw High School is 10.8:1, which is 27% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 31% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ahstw High School?
28.0% of students at Ahstw High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ahstw High School?
The largest demographic group at Ahstw High School is White at 93.7% of enrollment, in Avoca, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ahstw High School?
Ahstw High School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ahstw High School rank among public schools in Avoca?
By Resource Investment Index, Ahstw High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Avoca, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Ahstw Comm School District?
Besides Ahstw High School, Ahstw Comm School District also operates Ahstw Primary School (280 students) and Ahstw Intermediate School (270 students). See the Ahstw Comm School District district page for the complete list.