- Enrollment
- 554
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Atlantic, IA
Atlantic High School
Federal NCES profile for Atlantic High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 190393000090
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Atlantic High School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Iowa schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Atlantic · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.1:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 30.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Atlantic High School has class sizes larger than 85% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Atlantic High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Atlantic, IA.
School address
District: Atlantic Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190393000090 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Atlantic High School held near 475 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 28.9 → 33.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 190393000090 · Atlantic, IA High · SMALL · TRAD
478 enr · 17.1:1 · 30.3% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Washington Elementary School (554 students)
Atlantic High School held near 475 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 28.9 → 33.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Atlantic High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Washington Ele
Washington Elementary School
554 students
- This school
Atlantic High School
478 students
- Atlantic Middl
Atlantic Middle School
349 students
- Schuler Elemen 206
Schuler Elementary School
206 students
What this shows Atlantic High School reports 478 students on the CCD universe file.
How Atlantic High School compares
Atlantic 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 | 17.1:1 | ▲ 16% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.3% | ▼ 17% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 478 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
478
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 85% in Iowa - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
33.1%
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
$12,155
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 239 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
72
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 5.7%
African American 0.4%
Two or More 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 87.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.6, Atlantic High School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Atlantic Comm School District reports $12,155 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Atlantic High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Atlantic Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Schuler Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Atlantic High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 349
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 206
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~478 students)
Frequently asked questions about Atlantic High School
How many students attend Atlantic High School?
Atlantic High School has 478 students enrolled. It is a high school in Atlantic, IA. CCD year-over-year: 485 (2022-23) → 475 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Atlantic High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Atlantic High School is 17.1:1, which is 16% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Atlantic High School?
30.3% of students at Atlantic High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Atlantic High School?
The largest demographic group at Atlantic High School is White at 87.6% of enrollment, in Atlantic, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Atlantic High School?
Atlantic High School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Atlantic High School rank among public schools in Atlantic?
By Resource Investment Index, Atlantic High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Atlantic, 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 Atlantic Comm School District?
Besides Atlantic High School, Atlantic Comm School District also operates Washington Elementary School (554 students), Atlantic Middle School (349 students), and Schuler Elementary School (206 students). See the Atlantic Comm School District district page for the complete list.