- Enrollment
- 822
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Storm Lake, IA
Storm Lake High School
Federal NCES profile for Storm Lake High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 192739001601
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 10
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Storm Lake High School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Iowa schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Iowa schools.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Storm Lake · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.5:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 53.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Storm Lake High School has class sizes larger than 91% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Storm Lake High School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Storm Lake, IA.
School address
District: Storm Lake Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 192739001601 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Storm Lake High School held near 805 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 47.0 → 45.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 192739001601 · Storm Lake, IA High · MID · TRAD
851 enr · 18.5:1 · 53.2% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Storm Lake Elementary (822 students)
Storm Lake High School held near 805 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 47.0 → 45.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Storm Lake High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Storm Lake High School
851 students
- Storm Lake Ele
Storm Lake Elementary
822 students
- Storm Lake Mid
Storm Lake Middle School
651 students
- Storm Lake Ear
Storm Lake Early Elementary School
437 students
- East Early Chi 122
East Early Childhood Ctr
122 students
- St Lake/Ia Cnt 50
St Lake/Ia Cntrl/Buena Vista Early College Hs
50 students
What this shows Storm Lake High School reports 851 students on the CCD universe file.
How Storm Lake High School compares
Storm Lake 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 | 18.5:1 | ▲ 25% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.2% | ▲ 46% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 851 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.5:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
851
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% 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
18.5:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 91% in Iowa - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
27.5%
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
$13,044
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
Counselors1.9 FTE
Per 448 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 56.4%
White 14.6%
Asian 13.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 8.7%
African American 4.8%
Two or More 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 56.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.3, Storm Lake High School is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Storm Lake Comm School District reports $13,044 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Storm Lake High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Storm Lake Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Storm Lake Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Storm Lake Early Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Early Childhood Ctr | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| St Lake/Ia Cntrl/Buena Vista Early College Hs | Smaller | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Storm Lake High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 651
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 437
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 3/100
- Enrollment
- 122
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 50
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 65/100
Similar high schools in Storm Lake
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~851 students)
Frequently asked questions about Storm Lake High School
How many students attend Storm Lake High School?
Storm Lake High School has 851 students enrolled. It is a high school in Storm Lake, IA. CCD year-over-year: 793 (2022-23) → 805 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Storm Lake High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Storm Lake High School is 18.5:1, which is 25% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Storm Lake High School?
53.2% of students at Storm Lake High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Storm Lake High School?
The largest demographic group at Storm Lake High School is Hispanic or Latino at 56.4% of enrollment, in Storm Lake, IA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Storm Lake High School?
Storm Lake High School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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).
How does Storm Lake High School rank among public schools in Storm Lake?
By Resource Investment Index, Storm Lake High School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Storm Lake, 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 Storm Lake on the city page.
What other schools are in Storm Lake Comm School District?
Besides Storm Lake High School, Storm Lake Comm School District also operates Storm Lake Elementary (822 students), Storm Lake Middle School (651 students), and Storm Lake Early Elementary School (437 students). See the Storm Lake Comm School District district page for the complete list.