Enrollment
1,380
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Muscatine, IA
Muscatine High School
Federal NCES profile for Muscatine 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 192013001193
👥 S:T ratio 40
📚 AP courses 75
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Muscatine High School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median. It is also one of the largest schools in Iowa.
- #7 of 9
- public schools in Muscatine · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 41.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Muscatine High School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Muscatine High School ranks #7 of 9 public schools in Muscatine, IA.
School address
District: Muscatine Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 192013001193 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
92.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
41.4%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
+14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Muscatine High School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Muscatine High School
Muscatine High School is a large high school in Muscatine, Iowa, enrolling 1,380 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15:1 puts it in the larger third of Iowa schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 41.4% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Iowa, bigger than 98% of state schools at 1,380 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,322 scored Iowa schools.
Against 44 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #26.
Its student body is led by White (59%) and Hispanic or Latino (31%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 56/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 15 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 345 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 45.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 287 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,380 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Muscatine Comm School District also operates Susan Clark Junior High (544 students) and Jefferson Elementary School (441 students) alongside Muscatine 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 Muscatine High School compares
Muscatine 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 | 15:1 | ▲ 1% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.4% | ▲ 14% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,380 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,380
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
41.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% above the Iowa average of 36.4%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 66% in Iowa - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
45.5%
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
$12,079
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 345 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
166
in-school suspensions + 121 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.8 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 58.6%
Hispanic or Latino 31.2%
African American 4.9%
Two or More 4.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 58.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.5, Muscatine High School is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 15
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Muscatine Comm School District, which includes Muscatine High School.
$12,079
Per student
-6%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.0%
State 58.6%
Federal 12.4%
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 Muscatine High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Susan Clark Junior High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mckinley Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Madison Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Grant Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Muscatine High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 544
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 441
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 394
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 372
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 300
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~1,380 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Muscatine High School
How many students attend Muscatine High School?
Muscatine High School has 1,380 students enrolled. It is a high school in Muscatine, IA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Muscatine High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Muscatine High School is 15:1, which is 1% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Muscatine High School?
41.4% of students at Muscatine High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Muscatine High School?
The largest demographic group at Muscatine High School is White at 58.6% of enrollment, in Muscatine, IA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Muscatine High School?
Muscatine 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 Muscatine High School rank among public schools in Muscatine?
By Resource Investment Index, Muscatine High School ranks #7 of 9 public schools in Muscatine, 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 Muscatine on the city page.
Is Muscatine High School a good school?
Muscatine High School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median. 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 Muscatine Comm School District?
Besides Muscatine High School, Muscatine Comm School District also operates Susan Clark Junior High (544 students), Jefferson Elementary School (441 students), and Mckinley Elementary School (394 students). See the Muscatine Comm School District district page for the complete list.
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