Enrollment
381
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Anamosa, IA
Anamosa High School
Federal NCES profile for Anamosa High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 190357000061
👥 S:T ratio 44
📚 AP courses 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 62
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Anamosa High School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Anamosa · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 34.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Anamosa High School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Anamosa High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Anamosa, IA.
School address
District: Anamosa Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190357000061 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.1:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
34.5%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
-5% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Anamosa High School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Anamosa High School
Anamosa High School is a mid-sized high school in Anamosa, Iowa, enrolling 381 students.
At 14.1:1, 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.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 34.5% lands close to the Iowa typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 381 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 435 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #301.
Its student body is predominantly White (91% of enrollment) (diversity index 16/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 9 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 191 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 51.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Anamosa Comm School District also operates Strawberry Hill (400 students) and Anamosa Middle School (335 students) alongside Anamosa 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 Anamosa High School compares
Anamosa 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 | 14.1:1 | ▼ 5% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.5% | ▼ 5% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 381 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
381
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
34.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% 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
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 52% in Iowa - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
51.4%
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
$11,745
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 191 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
22
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.8 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 91.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%
Two or More 3.1%
African American 1.3%
Asian 1.0%
Largest group: White at 91.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.4, Anamosa High School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Anamosa Comm School District, which includes Anamosa High School.
$11,745
Per student
-9%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.1%
State 46.4%
Federal 15.5%
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 Anamosa High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strawberry Hill | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Anamosa Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Anamosa High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 400
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 335
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~381 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Anamosa High School
How many students attend Anamosa High School?
Anamosa High School has 381 students enrolled. It is a high school in Anamosa, IA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Anamosa High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Anamosa High School is 14.1:1, which is 5% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 10% 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 Anamosa High School?
34.5% of students at Anamosa High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Anamosa High School?
The largest demographic group at Anamosa High School is White at 91.3% of enrollment, in Anamosa, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Anamosa High School?
Anamosa High School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Anamosa High School rank among public schools in Anamosa?
By Resource Investment Index, Anamosa High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Anamosa, 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 Anamosa on the city page.
Is Anamosa High School a good school?
Anamosa High School earns 44/100 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 Anamosa Comm School District?
Besides Anamosa High School, Anamosa Comm School District also operates Strawberry Hill (400 students) and Anamosa Middle School (335 students). See the Anamosa Comm School District district page for the complete list.
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