Knoxville High School in Knoxville, IA

At a glance

Reported students

508

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

33.75

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

15.1:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

09–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Iowa high enrollment

76th percentile

Compared with 343 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

416.5

Knoxville High School: 508 reported students.

State peer staffing position

66th percentile

15.1:1 reported; state peer median 13.8:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 525
Teachers (FTE): 36.4
Student–teacher ratio: 14.4:1

What the reported data says about Knoxville High School

Knoxville High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Knoxville. It is one of 4 current school records connected to Knoxville Comm School District. NCES reports 508 students for 2024–25.

Among 343 high schools in Iowa with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 294 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 76th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.1:1, close to the Iowa median of 13.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (88.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (6.1%). English learners represent 1.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 87 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Knoxville High School

1How do the reported 15.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 33.75 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1.95 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 1.3%
Students with disabilities: 14.3%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 37.8%
Lunch program: Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 1.95
Nurses (FTE): 0
Psychologists (FTE): 0
Social workers (FTE): 0

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White88.4%
Hispanic6.1%
Black0.2%
Asian1%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
Multiracial3.1%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

AP student enrollment

Students enrolled

87 distinct courses reported

Gifted and talented

Offered

Computer science

Offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

West Elementary

Elementary · Grades PK–02

485 reported students

Northstar Elementary School

Elementary · Grades 03–05

348 reported students

Knoxville Middle School

Middle · Grades 06–08

323 reported students

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Public schools near Knoxville High School

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
Knoxville Middle School Middle · Knoxville Comm School District	06–08	323	under 0.1 mi
West Elementary Elementary · Knoxville Comm School District	PK–02	485	0.1 mi
Northstar Elementary School Elementary · Knoxville Comm School District	03–05	348	1.3 mi
Melcher-Dallas Elementary Elementary · Melcher-Dallas Comm School District	PK–06	157	8.3 mi
Melcher-Dallas High School High · Melcher-Dallas Comm School District	07–12	151	9.1 mi
Pleasantville High School High · Pleasantville Comm School District	09–12	241	9.6 mi

Frequently asked questions about Knoxville High School

What grades does Knoxville High School serve?

Knoxville High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Knoxville Comm School District.

How many students attend Knoxville High School?

Knoxville High School reported 508 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 76th percentile among 343 Iowa high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 525 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Knoxville High School?

The calculated ratio is 15.1:1, based on 508 students and 33.75 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Iowa median for the same school level is 13.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Knoxville High School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Knoxville High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Knoxville Comm School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Knoxville High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

37.8% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Knoxville High School in?

Knoxville High School is part of Knoxville Comm School District, based in Knoxville, IA, which operates 4 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Knoxville High School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Knoxville Middle School (under 0.1 mi), West Elementary (0.1 mi), Northstar Elementary School (1.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.