- Enrollment
- 454
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Humboldt, IA
Humboldt High School
Federal NCES profile for Humboldt 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 191437000859
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Humboldt High School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Iowa schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Humboldt · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 32.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Humboldt High School has class sizes larger than 77% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Humboldt High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Humboldt, IA.
School address
District: Humboldt Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 191437000859 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-32 students YoY
Humboldt High School shrank from 496 students in 2022-23 to 464 in 2023-24 (-6.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 29.9 → 29.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-32 students YoY 191437000859 · Humboldt, IA High · SMALL · TRAD
464 enr · 16:1 · 32.1% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Humboldt Middle School (454 students)
Humboldt High School shrank from 496 students in 2022-23 to 464 in 2023-24 (-6.5%). Teacher FTE lost 29.9 → 29.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Humboldt High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Humboldt High School
464 students
- Humboldt Middl
Humboldt Middle School
454 students
- Taft Elementar
Taft Elementary School
369 students
- Clyde D Mease 139
Clyde D Mease Elementary School
139 students
What this shows Humboldt High School reports 464 students on the CCD universe file.
How Humboldt High School compares
Humboldt High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16:1 | ▲ 8% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.1% | ▼ 12% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 464 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
464
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
16:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 77% in Iowa - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,884
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 464 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
21
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.8%
Hispanic or Latino 12.7%
Two or More 2.2%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 83.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.1, Humboldt High School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Humboldt Comm School District reports $11,884 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Humboldt High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Humboldt Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Taft Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Clyde D Mease Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Humboldt High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 369
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 139
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~464 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16:1)
Frequently asked questions about Humboldt High School
How many students attend Humboldt High School?
Humboldt High School has 464 students enrolled. It is a high school in Humboldt, IA. CCD year-over-year: 496 (2022-23) → 464 (2023-24), down 32.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Humboldt High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Humboldt High School is 16:1, which is 8% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Humboldt High School?
32.1% of students at Humboldt High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Humboldt High School?
The largest demographic group at Humboldt High School is White at 83.8% of enrollment, in Humboldt, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Humboldt High School?
Humboldt High School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Humboldt High School rank among public schools in Humboldt?
By Resource Investment Index, Humboldt High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Humboldt, 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 Humboldt Comm School District?
Besides Humboldt High School, Humboldt Comm School District also operates Humboldt Middle School (454 students), Taft Elementary School (369 students), and Clyde D Mease Elementary School (139 students). See the Humboldt Comm School District district page for the complete list.