- Enrollment
- 329
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Lake City, IA
South Central Calhoun High School
Federal NCES profile for South Central Calhoun High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 190002400961
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Central Calhoun High School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of Iowa schools.
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.5:1
- small classes for Iowa
- 41.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 284
- students enrolled
South Central Calhoun High School has class sizes smaller than 91% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: South Central Calhoun Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190002400961 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
South Central Calhoun High School held near 281 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 27.1 → 27.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 190002400961 · Lake City, IA High · SMALL · TRAD
284 enr · 10.5:1 · 41.0% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: South Central Calhoun Middle School (329 students)
South Central Calhoun High School held near 281 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE held 27.1 → 27.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
South Central Calhoun High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South Central
South Central Calhoun Middle School
329 students
- South Central
South Central Calhoun Elementary Building
299 students
- This school
South Central Calhoun High School
284 students
What this shows South Central Calhoun High School reports 284 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Central Calhoun High School compares
South Central Calhoun 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 | 10.5:1 | ▼ 29% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.0% | ▲ 13% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 284 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.5:1
Leaner classes than 86% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
284
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
10.5:1
students per teacher
- 29% below state mean
Top 9% in Iowa - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
28.2%
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
$12,957
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
Counselors0.8 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
28
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%
Two or More 2.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.1%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 92.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.6, South Central Calhoun High School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for South Central Calhoun Comm School District reports $12,957 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Central Calhoun High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Central Calhoun Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Central Calhoun Elementary Building | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Central Calhoun High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 299
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~284 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about South Central Calhoun High School
How many students attend South Central Calhoun High School?
South Central Calhoun High School has 284 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lake City, IA. CCD year-over-year: 278 (2022-23) → 281 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Central Calhoun High School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Central Calhoun High School is 10.5:1, which is 29% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 33% 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 South Central Calhoun High School?
41.0% of students at South Central Calhoun High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Central Calhoun High School?
The largest demographic group at South Central Calhoun High School is White at 92.3% of enrollment, in Lake City, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Central Calhoun High School?
South Central Calhoun High School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical 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 South Central Calhoun Comm School District?
Besides South Central Calhoun High School, South Central Calhoun Comm School District also operates South Central Calhoun Middle School (329 students) and South Central Calhoun Elementary Building (299 students). See the South Central Calhoun Comm School District district page for the complete list.