At a glance
Reported students
1,380
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
88.57
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Iowa high enrollment
93rd percentile
Compared with 343 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
372
Muscatine High School: 1,380 reported students.
State peer staffing position
73rd percentile
15.6:1 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
- 1,477
- Teachers (FTE)
- 89.7
- Student–teacher ratio
- 16.5:1
What the reported data says about Muscatine High School
Muscatine High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Muscatine. It is one of 9 current school records connected to Muscatine Comm School District. NCES reports 1,380 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 93rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.6:1, above 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 (58.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (31.2%). English learners represent 5.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10.2%. 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 15 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Muscatine High School
- 1How do the reported 15.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 88.57 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 4 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 5.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 10.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 42.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 4
- 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
- White58.6%
- Hispanic31.2%
- Black4.9%
- Asian0.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4.6%
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
15 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.
Other schools in Muscatine Comm School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Susan Clark Junior High
Middle · Grades 07–08
544 reported students
Jefferson Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–06
441 reported students
McKinley Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–06
394 reported students
Madison Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–06
372 reported students
Grant Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–06
300 reported students
Franklin Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–06
295 reported students
Public schools near Muscatine 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mulberry Elementary School Elementary · Muscatine Comm School District | KG–06 | 293 | 0.4 mi |
| McKinley Elementary School Elementary · Muscatine Comm School District | KG–06 | 394 | 0.7 mi |
| Susan Clark Junior High Middle · Muscatine Comm School District | 07–08 | 544 | 0.8 mi |
| Grant Elementary School Elementary · Muscatine Comm School District | KG–06 | 300 | 1.1 mi |
| Jefferson Elementary School Elementary · Muscatine Comm School District | KG–06 | 441 | 1.6 mi |
| Franklin Elementary School Elementary · Muscatine Comm School District | KG–06 | 295 | 1.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Muscatine High School
What grades does Muscatine High School serve?
Muscatine High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Muscatine Comm School District.
How many students attend Muscatine High School?
Muscatine High School reported 1,380 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 93rd percentile among 343 Iowa high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,477 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Muscatine High School?
The calculated ratio is 15.6:1, based on 1,380 students and 88.57 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 Muscatine High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Muscatine High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Muscatine Comm School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Muscatine High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
42.9% 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 Muscatine High School in?
Muscatine High School is part of Muscatine Comm School District, based in Muscatine, IA, which operates 9 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Muscatine High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Mulberry Elementary School (0.4 mi), McKinley Elementary School (0.7 mi), Susan Clark Junior High (0.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.