- Enrollment
- 1,514
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Iowa City, IA
Iowa City High School
Federal NCES profile for Iowa City 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 191470000892
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Iowa City High School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Iowa schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Iowa.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Iowa City · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.9:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 34.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Iowa City High School has class sizes larger than 76% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Iowa City High School ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Iowa City, IA.
School address
District: Iowa City Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 191470000892 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Iowa City High School held near 1,606 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 105.2 → 99.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 191470000892 · Iowa City, IA High · MID · TRAD
1,666 enr · 15.9:1 · 34.8% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: West Senior High School (1,514 students)
Iowa City High School held near 1,606 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 105.2 → 99.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Iowa City High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Iowa City High School
1,666 students
- West Senior Hi
West Senior High School
1,514 students
- Liberty High S
Liberty High School
1,286 students
- Southeast Juni
Southeast Junior High School
1,269 students
- Northwest Juni
Northwest Junior High School
1,113 students
- North Central
North Central Junior High School
925 students
What this shows Iowa City High School reports 1,666 students on the CCD universe file.
How Iowa City High School compares
Iowa City 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 | 15.9:1 | ▲ 7% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.8% | ▼ 4% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,666 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,666
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% 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
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 76% in Iowa - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
42.5%
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
$14,290
per pupil, district-wide
- above Iowa avg of $13,441
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 417 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 66 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 49.9%
African American 20.7%
Hispanic or Latino 20.5%
Two or More 6.3%
Asian 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 49.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.2, Iowa City High School is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 19
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Iowa City Comm School District reports $14,290 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Iowa City High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Senior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Liberty High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southeast Junior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northwest Junior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Central Junior High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Iowa City High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,286
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,269
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,113
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 925
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar high schools in Iowa City
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~1,666 students)
Frequently asked questions about Iowa City High School
How many students attend Iowa City High School?
Iowa City High School has 1,666 students enrolled. It is a high school in Iowa City, IA. CCD year-over-year: 1,599 (2022-23) → 1,606 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Iowa City High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Iowa City High School is 15.9:1, which is 7% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Iowa City High School?
34.8% of students at Iowa City High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Iowa City High School?
The largest demographic group at Iowa City High School is White at 49.9% of enrollment, in Iowa City, IA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Iowa City High School?
Iowa City High School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 Iowa City High School rank among high schools in Iowa City?
By Resource Investment Index, Iowa City High School ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Iowa City, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Iowa City on the city page.
What other schools are in Iowa City Comm School District?
Besides Iowa City High School, Iowa City Comm School District also operates West Senior High School (1,514 students), Liberty High School (1,286 students), and Southeast Junior High School (1,269 students). See the Iowa City Comm School District district page for the complete list.