Enrollment
800
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Tiffin, IA
Clear Creek Amana High School
Federal NCES profile for Clear Creek Amana High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 190759000361
👥 S:T ratio 38
📚 AP courses 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clear Creek Amana High School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Iowa schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Tiffin · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.4:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 20.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Clear Creek Amana High School has class sizes larger than 71% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clear Creek Amana High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Tiffin, IA.
School address
District: Clear Creek Amana Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190759000361 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
52.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.4:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
20.5%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
-44% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Clear Creek Amana High School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Clear Creek Amana High School
Clear Creek Amana High School is a large high school in Tiffin, Iowa, enrolling 800 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Iowa schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 20.5% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Iowa, bigger than 93% of state schools at 800 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 94% of the 1,322 Iowa schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 146 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Iowa schools statewide, it ranks #140, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and Hispanic or Latino (9%) (diversity index 40/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 5 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 842 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Clear Creek Amana Comm School District also operates Clear Creek Amana Middle School (702 students) and Oak Hill Elementary (442 students) alongside Clear Creek Amana 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 Clear Creek Amana High School compares
Clear Creek Amana 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 | 15.4:1 | ▲ 4% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.5% | ▼ 44% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 800 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
800
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
20.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% below the Iowa average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 71% in Iowa - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
31.3%
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
$12,481
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
Counselors0.9 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
30
in-school suspensions + 29 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.4 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 76.2%
Hispanic or Latino 9.1%
African American 7.9%
Two or More 5.1%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 76.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.2, Clear Creek Amana High School is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Clear Creek Amana Comm School District, which includes Clear Creek Amana High School.
$12,481
Per student
-3%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 51.6%
State 40.3%
Federal 8.1%
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 Clear Creek Amana High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clear Creek Amana Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oak Hill Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Bend Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Clear Creek Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tiffin Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clear Creek Amana High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 702
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 442
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 326
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 278
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 191
- Students per teacher
- 6.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~800 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Clear Creek Amana High School
How many students attend Clear Creek Amana High School?
Clear Creek Amana High School has 800 students enrolled. It is a high school in Tiffin, IA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clear Creek Amana High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Clear Creek Amana High School is 15.4:1, which is 4% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Clear Creek Amana High School?
20.5% of students at Clear Creek Amana High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clear Creek Amana High School?
The largest demographic group at Clear Creek Amana High School is White at 76.2% of enrollment, in Tiffin, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clear Creek Amana High School?
Clear Creek Amana High School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 Clear Creek Amana High School rank among public schools in Tiffin?
By Resource Investment Index, Clear Creek Amana High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Tiffin, 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 Tiffin on the city page.
Is Clear Creek Amana High School a good school?
Clear Creek Amana High School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Iowa schools. 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 Clear Creek Amana Comm School District?
Besides Clear Creek Amana High School, Clear Creek Amana Comm School District also operates Clear Creek Amana Middle School (702 students), Oak Hill Elementary (442 students), and North Bend Elementary (326 students). See the Clear Creek Amana Comm School District district page for the complete list.
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