How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Iowa Falls - Alden High School | South Hamilton Middle And High School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Iowa Falls, IA | Jewell, IA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 398 | 300 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.7:1 | 13:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 25.4% | 20.3% |
| 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 | Iowa Falls - Alden High School | South Hamilton Middle And High School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $11,825 | $12,459 |
| District | Iowa Falls Comm School District | South Hamilton Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Iowa Falls - Alden High School | South Hamilton Middle And High School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 86.9% | 82.7% |
| African American | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.5% | 12.7% |
| Asian | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 2.8% | 3.7% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Iowa Falls - Alden High School | South Hamilton Middle And High School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | 2 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 428:1 | 353:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 15.8% | 18.0% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 6 | 6 |
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.