Enrollment
312
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
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 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 191893001118
👥 S:T ratio 50
📚 AP courses 5
🌟 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 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of Iowa schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Mediapolis · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.5:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
-16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
20.7%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
-43% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mediapolis High School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mediapolis High School
Mediapolis High School is a mid-sized high school in Mediapolis, Iowa, enrolling 312 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Iowa schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 20.7% of students eligible for free meals.
With 312 students, its enrollment sits close to the Iowa median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,322 scored Iowa schools.
Against 384 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #143.
Its student body is predominantly White (94% of enrollment) (diversity index 12/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 1 Advanced Placement course.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 328 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Mediapolis Comm School District also operates Mediapolis Elementary School (432 students) and Mediapolis Middle School (222 students) alongside Mediapolis 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 Mediapolis High School compares
Mediapolis High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,901
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
Counselors0.9 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mediapolis Comm School District, which includes Mediapolis High School.
$10,901
Per student
-15%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 43.8%
State 46.3%
Federal 9.9%
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 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
- 432
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 222
- Students per teacher
- 27.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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.
Similar enrollment (~312 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.5:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Mediapolis on the city page.
Is Mediapolis High School a good school?
Mediapolis High School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of Iowa schools. 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 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.
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