- Enrollment
- 308
- Students per teacher
- 77:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Anita, IA
Iowa Connections Academy High School
Federal NCES profile for Iowa Connections Academy High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 73/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 190594002169
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Iowa Connections Academy High School earns 73/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also one of the largest schools in Iowa.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Anita · Resource Index
- 73
- Resource Index · Higher
- 27.7%
- free-lunch eligible
- 1,022
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Iowa Connections Academy High School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Anita, IA.
School address
District: Cam Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190594002169 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+213 students YoY
Iowa Connections Academy High School grew from 595 students in 2022-23 to 808 in 2023-24 (+35.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 8.1 → 0.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+213 students YoY 190594002169 · Anita, IA High · MID · TRAD
1,022 enr · 27.7% lunch · RII 73
Nearest enrollment peer: Iowa Connections Academy Middle School (308 students)
Iowa Connections Academy High School grew from 595 students in 2022-23 to 808 in 2023-24 (+35.8%). Teacher FTE lost 8.1 → 0.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Iowa Connections Academy High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Iowa Connections Academy High School
1,022 students
- Iowa Connectio 308
Iowa Connections Academy Middle School
308 students
- Cam South Elem 216
Cam South Elementary School
216 students
- Iowa Connectio 216
Iowa Connections Academy Elementary
216 students
- Cam High Schoo 188
Cam High School
188 students
- Cam Middle Sch 105
Cam Middle School
105 students
What this shows Iowa Connections Academy High School reports 1,022 students on the CCD universe file.
How Iowa Connections Academy High School compares
Iowa Connections Academy High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.7% | ▼ 24% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,022 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
1,022
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% below the Iowa average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Engagement
9.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$7,413
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 79.4%
Hispanic or Latino 10.1%
Two or More 6.5%
African American 2.5%
Asian 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 79.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.4, Iowa Connections Academy High School is about as mixed as the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cam Comm School District reports $7,413 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Iowa Connections Academy High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa Connections Academy Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Cam South Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Iowa Connections Academy Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Cam High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Cam Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Iowa Connections Academy High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 216
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 216
- Students per teacher
- 72:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 188
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 105
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Similar high schools in Anita
1 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.
Frequently asked questions about Iowa Connections Academy High School
How many students attend Iowa Connections Academy High School?
Iowa Connections Academy High School has 1,022 students enrolled. It is a high school in Anita, IA. CCD year-over-year: 595 (2022-23) → 808 (2023-24), up 213.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Iowa Connections Academy High School?
27.7% of students at Iowa Connections Academy High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Iowa Connections Academy High School?
The largest demographic group at Iowa Connections Academy High School is White at 79.4% of enrollment, in Anita, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Iowa Connections Academy High School?
Iowa Connections Academy High School has a Resource Investment Index of 73/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Iowa Connections Academy High School rank among public schools in Anita?
By Resource Investment Index, Iowa Connections Academy High School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Anita, 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 Anita on the city page.
What other schools are in Cam Comm School District?
Besides Iowa Connections Academy High School, Cam Comm School District also operates Iowa Connections Academy Middle School (308 students), Cam South Elementary School (216 students), and Iowa Connections Academy Elementary (216 students). See the Cam Comm School District district page for the complete list.