- Enrollment
- 301
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · New Sharon, IA
North Mahaska Jr-Sr High School
Federal NCES profile for North Mahaska Jr-Sr High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 192085001245
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Mahaska Jr-Sr High School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of Iowa schools.
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.5:1
- small classes for Iowa
- 26.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 275
- students enrolled
North Mahaska Jr-Sr High School has class sizes smaller than 71% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: North Mahaska Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 192085001245 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
North Mahaska Jr-Sr High School grew from 270 students in 2022-23 to 286 in 2023-24 (+5.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 22.9 → 20.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+16 students YoY 192085001245 · New Sharon, IA Other · SMALL · TRAD
275 enr · 12.5:1 · 26.3% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: North Mahaska Elementary School (301 students)
North Mahaska Jr-Sr High School grew from 270 students in 2022-23 to 286 in 2023-24 (+5.9%). Teacher FTE lost 22.9 → 20.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
How North Mahaska Jr-Sr High School compares
North Mahaska Jr-Sr 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 | 26.3% | ▼ 28% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 275 | top 59% | - | - |
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.
275
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% below the Iowa average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; 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
25.8%
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
$11,807
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 275 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.8%
Two or More 2.9%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 93.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.9, North Mahaska Jr-Sr High School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for North Mahaska Comm School District reports $11,807 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North Mahaska Jr-Sr High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Mahaska Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Mahaska Jr-Sr High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar other schools in New Sharon
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~275 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Mahaska Jr-Sr High School
How many students attend North Mahaska Jr-Sr High School?
North Mahaska Jr-Sr High School has 275 students enrolled. It is a public school in New Sharon, IA. CCD year-over-year: 270 (2022-23) → 286 (2023-24), up 16.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Mahaska Jr-Sr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Mahaska Jr-Sr 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 North Mahaska Jr-Sr High School?
26.3% of students at North Mahaska Jr-Sr High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Mahaska Jr-Sr High School?
The largest demographic group at North Mahaska Jr-Sr High School is White at 93.8% of enrollment, in New Sharon, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Mahaska Jr-Sr High School?
North Mahaska Jr-Sr High School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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).
What other schools are in North Mahaska Comm School District?
Besides North Mahaska Jr-Sr High School, North Mahaska Comm School District also operates North Mahaska Elementary School (301 students). See the North Mahaska Comm School District district page for the complete list.