Enrollment
458
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Algona, IA
Algona High School
Federal NCES profile for Algona High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 190336000030
👥 S:T ratio 39
📚 AP courses 15
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Algona High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Algona · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- students per teacher
- 25.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Algona High School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Algona High School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Algona, IA.
School address
District: Algona Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190336000030 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.3:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
25.7%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
-29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Algona High School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Algona High School
Algona High School is a mid-sized high school in Algona, Iowa, enrolling 458 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Iowa schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 25.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 458 puts it in the larger third of Iowa schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,322 scored Iowa schools.
Against 368 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #253.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 23/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 3 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 231 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Algona Comm School District also operates Algona Middle School (419 students) and Bertha Godfrey Elementary School (283 students) alongside Algona 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 Algona High School compares
Algona 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 | 15.3:1 | ▲ 3% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.7% | ▼ 29% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 458 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
458
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
25.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 69% in Iowa - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
34.5%
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
$12,427
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 231 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 87.3%
Hispanic or Latino 10.0%
Two or More 2.2%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 87.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.7, Algona High School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Algona Comm School District, which includes Algona High School.
$12,427
Per student
-3%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 48.9%
State 40.9%
Federal 10.2%
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 Algona High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Algona Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bertha Godfrey Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lucia Wallace Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bryant Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Algona High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 419
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 283
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 226
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 197
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~458 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Algona High School
How many students attend Algona High School?
Algona High School has 458 students enrolled. It is a high school in Algona, IA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Algona High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Algona High School is 15.3:1, which is 3% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Algona High School?
25.7% of students at Algona High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Algona High School?
The largest demographic group at Algona High School is White at 87.3% of enrollment, in Algona, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Algona High School?
Algona High School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Algona High School rank among public schools in Algona?
By Resource Investment Index, Algona High School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Algona, 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 Algona on the city page.
Is Algona High School a good school?
Algona High School earns 38/100 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 Algona Comm School District?
Besides Algona High School, Algona Comm School District also operates Algona Middle School (419 students), Bertha Godfrey Elementary School (283 students), and Lucia Wallace Elementary School (226 students). See the Algona Comm School District district page for the complete list.
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