- Enrollment
- 490
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Solon, IA
Solon High School
Federal NCES profile for Solon High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 63/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 192658001543
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 92
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Solon High School earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Solon · Resource Index
- 63
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.2:1
- students per teacher
- 6.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Solon High School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Solon High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Solon, IA.
School address
District: Solon Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 192658001543 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Solon High School held near 489 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 31.6 → 30.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 192658001543 · Solon, IA High · SMALL · TRAD
471 enr · 15.2:1 · 6.7% lunch · RII 63
Nearest enrollment peer: Lakeview Elementary (490 students)
Solon High School held near 489 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 31.6 → 30.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Solon High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lakeview Eleme
Lakeview Elementary
490 students
- This school
Solon High School
471 students
- Solon Middle S
Solon Middle School
320 students
- Solon Intermed
Solon Intermediate
196 students
What this shows Solon High School reports 471 students on the CCD universe file.
How Solon High School compares
Solon High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.7% | ▼ 82% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 471 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
471
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
6.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 82% 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
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 68% in Iowa - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
3.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$10,891
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 236 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: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 94.0%
Two or More 3.0%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%
Asian 0.9%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: White at 94.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.5, Solon High School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Solon Comm School District reports $10,891 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Solon High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeview Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Solon Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Solon Intermediate | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Solon High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 320
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 196
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Nationwide high 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 (~471 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Solon High School
How many students attend Solon High School?
Solon High School has 471 students enrolled. It is a high school in Solon, IA. CCD year-over-year: 475 (2022-23) → 489 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Solon High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Solon High School is 15.2:1, which is 3% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Solon High School?
6.7% of students at Solon High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Solon High School?
The largest demographic group at Solon High School is White at 94.0% of enrollment, in Solon, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Solon High School?
Solon High School has a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (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).
How does Solon High School rank among public schools in Solon?
By Resource Investment Index, Solon High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Solon, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Solon Comm School District?
Besides Solon High School, Solon Comm School District also operates Lakeview Elementary (490 students), Solon Middle School (320 students), and Solon Intermediate (196 students). See the Solon Comm School District district page for the complete list.