Enrollment
505
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Webster City, IA
Webster City High School
Federal NCES profile for Webster City High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 193063001764
👥 S:T ratio 40
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Webster City High School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Webster City · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 41.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Webster City High School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Webster City High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Webster City, IA.
School address
District: Webster City Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 193063001764 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.9:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
41.0%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
+13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Webster City High School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Webster City High School
Webster City High School is a mid-sized high school in Webster City, Iowa, enrolling 505 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Iowa schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 41.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 505 puts it in the larger third of Iowa schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 97% of the 1,322 Iowa schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 309 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Iowa schools statewide, it ranks #303, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (71%) and Hispanic or Latino (23%) (diversity index 45/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 253 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 58.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 45 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Webster City Comm School District also operates Webster City Middle School (454 students) and Sunset Heights Elementary School (311 students) alongside Webster City 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 Webster City High School compares
Webster City 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 | 14.9:1 | ▲ 1% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.0% | ▲ 13% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 505 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
505
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
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
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 64% in Iowa - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
58.6%
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
$12,157
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 253 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 35 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 45 expulsions.
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 70.5%
Hispanic or Latino 22.6%
Asian 3.8%
Two or More 2.4%
African American 0.8%
Largest group: White at 70.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.0, Webster City High School is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Webster City Comm School District, which includes Webster City High School.
$12,157
Per student
-5%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.2%
State 52.0%
Federal 12.8%
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 Webster City High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Webster City Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sunset Heights Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pleasant View Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northeast Hamilton Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Webster City High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 454
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 311
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 210
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 208
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~505 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Webster City High School
How many students attend Webster City High School?
Webster City High School has 505 students enrolled. It is a high school in Webster City, IA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Webster City High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Webster City High School is 14.9:1, which is 1% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Webster City High School?
41.0% of students at Webster City High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Webster City High School?
The largest demographic group at Webster City High School is White at 70.5% of enrollment, in Webster City, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Webster City High School?
Webster City High School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Webster City High School rank among public schools in Webster City?
By Resource Investment Index, Webster City High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Webster City, 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 Webster City on the city page.
Is Webster City High School a good school?
Webster City High School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median. 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 Webster City Comm School District?
Besides Webster City High School, Webster City Comm School District also operates Webster City Middle School (454 students), Sunset Heights Elementary School (311 students), and Pleasant View Elementary School (210 students). See the Webster City Comm School District district page for the complete list.
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