Enrollment
375
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Fergus Falls, MN
Iq Academy 9-12
Federal NCES profile for Iq Academy 9-12, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 271188003645
👥 S:T ratio 35
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Iq Academy 9-12 earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #5 of 12
- public schools in Fergus Falls · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.3:1
- students per teacher
- 43.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Iq Academy 9-12 has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Iq Academy 9-12 ranks #5 of 12 public schools in Fergus Falls, MN.
School address
District: Fergus Falls Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 271188003645 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.3:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
43.4%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
+1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Iq Academy 9-12 compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Iq Academy 9-12
Iq Academy 9-12 is a mid-sized high school in Fergus Falls, Minnesota, enrolling 375 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Minnesota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 43.4% lands close to the Minnesota typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 375 students, its enrollment sits close to the Minnesota median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Among 348 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Minnesota schools statewide, it ranks #256, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (69%) and African American (11%) (diversity index 50/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 568 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
15.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Fergus Falls Public School District spends $11,669 per pupil, 24% below the Minnesota average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Fergus Falls Public School District also operates Kennedy High School (714 students) and Kennedy Middle School (558 students) alongside Iq Academy 9-12.
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 Iq Academy 9-12 compares
Iq Academy 9-12 on the metrics families compare, against Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.3:1 | ▲ 3% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.4% | ▲ 1% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 375 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
375
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
43.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 65% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,669
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,270
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.7 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 68.8%
African American 11.2%
Two or More 10.1%
Hispanic or Latino 8.3%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 68.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.7, Iq Academy 9-12 is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fergus Falls Public School District, which includes Iq Academy 9-12.
$11,669
Per student
-24%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 19.9%
State 65.2%
Federal 14.9%
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 Iq Academy 9-12 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kennedy High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kennedy Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cleveland Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Adams Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mckinley Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Iq Academy 9-12's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 714
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 558
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 361
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 254
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 249
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Minnesota, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~375 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Iq Academy 9-12
How many students attend Iq Academy 9-12?
Iq Academy 9-12 has 375 students enrolled. It is a high school in Fergus Falls, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Iq Academy 9-12?
The student-teacher ratio at Iq Academy 9-12 is 16.3:1, which is 3% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Iq Academy 9-12?
43.4% of students at Iq Academy 9-12 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Iq Academy 9-12?
The largest demographic group at Iq Academy 9-12 is White at 68.8% of enrollment, in Fergus Falls, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Iq Academy 9-12?
Iq Academy 9-12 has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Iq Academy 9-12 rank among public schools in Fergus Falls?
By Resource Investment Index, Iq Academy 9-12 ranks #5 of 12 public schools in Fergus Falls, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Fergus Falls on the city page.
Is Iq Academy 9-12 a good school?
Iq Academy 9-12 earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. 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 Fergus Falls Public School District?
Besides Iq Academy 9-12, Fergus Falls Public School District also operates Kennedy High School (714 students), Kennedy Middle School (558 students), and Cleveland Elementary (361 students). See the Fergus Falls Public School District district page for the complete list.
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