Enrollment
348
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Albia, IA
Albia High School
Federal NCES profile for Albia High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 190327000017
👥 S:T ratio 46
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 65
📋 Attendance 7
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Albia High School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Albia · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 27.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Albia High School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Albia High School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Albia, IA.
School address
District: Albia Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190327000017 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.4:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
27.8%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
-24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Albia High School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Albia High School
Albia High School is a mid-sized high school in Albia, Iowa, enrolling 348 students.
At 13.4:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Iowa median, within a few percentage points of the 14.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 27.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 348 students, its enrollment sits close to the Iowa median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,322 scored Iowa schools.
Against 446 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #256.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment) (diversity index 16/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 175 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 37.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Albia Comm School District also operates Lincoln Center (320 students) and Grant Center (239 students) alongside Albia High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Albia High School compares
Albia High School on the metrics families compare, against Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.4:1 | ▼ 9% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.8% | ▼ 24% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 348 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
348
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
27.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 42% in Iowa - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
37.4%
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
$11,786
per pupil, district-wide
- below Iowa avg of $12,854
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 175 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
39
in-school suspensions + 29 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 91.7%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%
Two or More 4.0%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 91.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.6, Albia High School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Albia Comm School District, which includes Albia High School.
$11,786
Per student
-8%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.5%
State 60.0%
Federal 11.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Albia High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Center | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grant Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Albia Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kendall Center | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Albia High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 320
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 239
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 153
- Students per teacher
- 25.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 63
- Students per teacher
- 31.5:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Iowa, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~348 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Albia High School
How many students attend Albia High School?
Albia High School has 348 students enrolled. It is a high school in Albia, IA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Albia High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Albia High School is 13.4:1, which is 9% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 15% 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 Albia High School?
27.8% of students at Albia High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Albia High School?
The largest demographic group at Albia High School is White at 91.7% of enrollment, in Albia, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Albia High School?
Albia High School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Albia High School rank among public schools in Albia?
By Resource Investment Index, Albia High School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Albia, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Albia on the city page.
Is Albia High School a good school?
Albia High School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Albia Comm School District?
Besides Albia High School, Albia Comm School District also operates Lincoln Center (320 students), Grant Center (239 students), and Albia Middle School (153 students). See the Albia Comm School District district page for the complete list.
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