Enrollment
306
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Davenport, IA
Mid City High
Federal NCES profile for Mid City High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 190858002009
👥 S:T ratio 28
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mid City High earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Iowa schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Iowa schools.
- #4 of 4
- high schools in Davenport · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 60.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Mid City High has class sizes larger than 89% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mid City High ranks #4 of 4 high schools in Davenport, IA.
School address
District: Davenport Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190858002009 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
+22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
60.6%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
+66% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mid City High compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mid City High
Mid City High is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Davenport, Iowa, enrolling 306 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18:1 is larger than about 89% of Iowa schools and 22% above the 14.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 60.6% of students qualify for free meals, 66% above the Iowa average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 306 students, its enrollment sits close to the Iowa median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,322 scored Iowa schools.
Among 146 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Iowa schools statewide, it ranks #126, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (49%) and African American (23%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 67/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 306 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Davenport's high schools, it stands alongside West High School (1,304 students): Mid City High is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18:1 vs 14.8:1).
Davenport Comm School District also operates West High School (1,304 students) and Central High School (1,288 students) alongside Mid City High.
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 Mid City High compares
Mid City High on the metrics families compare, against Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18:1 | ▲ 22% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.6% | ▲ 66% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 306 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
306
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
60.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% above the Iowa average of 36.4%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 89% in Iowa - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
38.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,411
per pupil, district-wide
- above Iowa avg of $12,854
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 306 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 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 49.0%
African American 23.2%
Two or More 14.4%
Hispanic or Latino 12.7%
Asian 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 49.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.9, Mid City High is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Davenport Comm School District, which includes Mid City High.
$13,411
Per student
+4%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.7%
State 53.0%
Federal 14.3%
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 Mid City High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sudlow Intermediate | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wood Intermediate | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mid City High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,304
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,288
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,190
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 734
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 629
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar high schools in Davenport
3 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.
Similar enrollment (~306 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Mid City High
How many students attend Mid City High?
Mid City High has 306 students enrolled. It is a high school in Davenport, IA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mid City High?
The student-teacher ratio at Mid City High is 18:1, which is 22% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mid City High?
60.6% of students at Mid City High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mid City High?
The largest demographic group at Mid City High is White at 49.0% of enrollment, in Davenport, IA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mid City High?
Mid City High has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (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 Mid City High rank among high schools in Davenport?
By Resource Investment Index, Mid City High ranks #4 of 4 high schools in Davenport, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Davenport on the city page.
Is Mid City High a good school?
Mid City High earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Iowa schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Davenport Comm School District?
Besides Mid City High, Davenport Comm School District also operates West High School (1,304 students), Central High School (1,288 students), and North High School (1,190 students). See the Davenport Comm School District district page for the complete list.
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