- Enrollment
- 320
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 190327000017
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 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 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Albia · Resource Index
- 47
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Albia High School held near 378 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 26.2 → 24.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 190327000017 · Albia, IA High · SMALL · TRAD
348 enr · 13.4:1 · 27.8% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Lincoln Center (320 students)
Albia High School held near 378 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 26.2 → 24.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Albia High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Albia High School
348 students
- Lincoln Center
Lincoln Center
320 students
- Grant Center
Grant Center
239 students
- Albia Middle S
Albia Middle School
153 students
- Kendall Center 63
Kendall Center
63 students
What this shows Albia High School reports 348 students on the CCD universe file.
How Albia High School compares
Albia 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,896
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
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.
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
District finance for Albia Comm School District reports $12,896 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~348 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 374 (2022-23) → 378 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
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 47/100 (typical 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 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.
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.