Enrollment
366
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Milford, IA
Okoboji High School
Federal NCES profile for Okoboji High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 190002102002
👥 S:T ratio 34
📚 AP courses 5
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Okoboji High School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Iowa schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Milford · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.6:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 33.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Okoboji High School has class sizes larger than 81% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Okoboji High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Milford, IA.
School address
District: Okoboji Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190002102002 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.6:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
33.2%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
-9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Okoboji High School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Okoboji High School
Okoboji High School is a mid-sized high school in Milford, Iowa, enrolling 366 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Iowa schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 33.2% lands close to the Iowa typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 366 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 446 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Iowa schools statewide, it ranks #363, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 20/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 1 Advanced Placement course.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 366 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Okoboji Comm School District also operates Okoboji Elementary School (491 students) and Okoboji Middle School (339 students) alongside Okoboji 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 Okoboji High School compares
Okoboji 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 | 16.6:1 | ▲ 12% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.2% | ▼ 9% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 366 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
366
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
33.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% 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
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 81% in Iowa - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
27.3%
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
$12,037
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 366 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 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 89.1%
Hispanic or Latino 6.8%
Two or More 3.3%
African American 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 89.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.0, Okoboji 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 Okoboji Comm School District, which includes Okoboji High School.
$12,037
Per student
-6%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 79.0%
State 11.4%
Federal 9.6%
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 Okoboji High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Okoboji Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Okoboji Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Okoboji High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 491
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 339
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 (~366 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Okoboji High School
How many students attend Okoboji High School?
Okoboji High School has 366 students enrolled. It is a high school in Milford, IA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Okoboji High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Okoboji High School is 16.6:1, which is 12% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Okoboji High School?
33.2% of students at Okoboji High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Okoboji High School?
The largest demographic group at Okoboji High School is White at 89.1% of enrollment, in Milford, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Okoboji High School?
Okoboji High School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Okoboji High School rank among public schools in Milford?
By Resource Investment Index, Okoboji High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Milford, 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 Milford on the city page.
Is Okoboji High School a good school?
Okoboji High School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% 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 Okoboji Comm School District?
Besides Okoboji High School, Okoboji Comm School District also operates Okoboji Elementary School (491 students) and Okoboji Middle School (339 students). See the Okoboji Comm School District district page for the complete list.
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