Enrollment
1,022
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
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 64/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 190594002169
📚 AP courses 45
🌟 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 64/100 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
- 64
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
8.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Free-lunch eligible
27.7%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
-24% vs state
What stands out at Iowa Connections Academy High School
Iowa Connections Academy High School is a large high school in Anita, Iowa, enrolling 1,022 students.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 27.7% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Iowa, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,022 students.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 100% of the 1,322 Iowa schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 75 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Iowa schools statewide, it ranks #1, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (79%) and Hispanic or Latino (10%) (diversity index 35/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 9 Advanced Placement courses.
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.8% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Cam Comm School District spends $9,304 per pupil, 28% below the Iowa average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Anita's high schools, it stands alongside Cam High School (188 students): Iowa Connections Academy High School is larger than that campus by headcount.
Cam Comm School District also operates Iowa Connections Academy Middle School (308 students) and Cam South Elementary School (216 students) alongside Iowa Connections Academy High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Iowa Connections Academy High School compares
Iowa Connections Academy High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$9,304
per pupil, district-wide
- below Iowa avg of $12,854
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cam Comm School District, which includes Iowa Connections Academy High School.
$9,304
Per student
-28%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-44%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 74.4%
State 19.7%
Federal 5.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 308
- Students per teacher
- 77:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- 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.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Iowa, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Next steps
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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.
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 64/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
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.
Is Iowa Connections Academy High School a good school?
Iowa Connections Academy High School earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also one of the largest schools in Iowa. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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