- Enrollment
- 432
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Mediapolis, IA
Mediapolis High School
Federal NCES profile for Mediapolis High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 191893001118
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mediapolis High School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of Iowa schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Mediapolis · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.5:1
- small classes for Iowa
- 20.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Mediapolis High School has class sizes smaller than 71% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mediapolis High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Mediapolis, IA.
School address
District: Mediapolis Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 191893001118 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
Mediapolis High School grew from 295 students in 2022-23 to 318 in 2023-24 (+7.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 25.7 → 24.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+23 students YoY 191893001118 · Mediapolis, IA High · SMALL · TRAD
312 enr · 12.5:1 · 20.7% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Mediapolis Elementary School (432 students)
Mediapolis High School grew from 295 students in 2022-23 to 318 in 2023-24 (+7.8%). Teacher FTE lost 25.7 → 24.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Mediapolis High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mediapolis Ele
Mediapolis Elementary School
432 students
- This school
Mediapolis High School
312 students
- Mediapolis Mid
Mediapolis Middle School
222 students
What this shows Mediapolis High School reports 312 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mediapolis High School compares
Mediapolis 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.5:1 | ▼ 16% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.7% | ▼ 43% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 312 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
312
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% below the Iowa average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 29% in Iowa - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
18.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,170
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
Counselors0.9 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.9%
Two or More 2.6%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 93.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.7, Mediapolis High School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mediapolis Comm School District reports $11,170 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mediapolis High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mediapolis Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mediapolis Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mediapolis High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 222
- Students per teacher
- 27.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~312 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mediapolis High School
How many students attend Mediapolis High School?
Mediapolis High School has 312 students enrolled. It is a high school in Mediapolis, IA. CCD year-over-year: 295 (2022-23) → 318 (2023-24), up 23.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mediapolis High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mediapolis High School is 12.5:1, which is 16% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 20% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mediapolis High School?
20.7% of students at Mediapolis High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mediapolis High School?
The largest demographic group at Mediapolis High School is White at 93.9% of enrollment, in Mediapolis, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mediapolis High School?
Mediapolis High School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 Mediapolis High School rank among public schools in Mediapolis?
By Resource Investment Index, Mediapolis High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Mediapolis, 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 Mediapolis Comm School District?
Besides Mediapolis High School, Mediapolis Comm School District also operates Mediapolis Elementary School (432 students) and Mediapolis Middle School (222 students). See the Mediapolis Comm School District district page for the complete list.