How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Baxter High School | Colo-NESCO Middle/High School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Baxter, IA | Colo, IA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 262 | 216 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 24.1:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 29.0% | 37.0% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Baxter High School | Colo-NESCO Middle/High School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $12,296 | $14,910 |
| District | Baxter Comm School District | Colo-NESCO Community School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Baxter High School | Colo-NESCO Middle/High School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 92.4% | 89.8% |
| African American | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1.5% | 5.1% |
| Asian | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 4.2% | 4.2% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Baxter High School | Colo-NESCO Middle/High School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 1 | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 375:1 | 472:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 15.2% | 23.7% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 2 | 13 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.