Iowa Colony High School serves 1,312 students in grades 9-11.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-11
- Enrollment: 1,312 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Iowa Colony High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Iowa Colony High School's student population of 1,312 students has grown by 65% over five school years.
The teacher population of 79 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-11
Total Students
1,312 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
79 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Iowa Colony High School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
6%
Hispanic
41%
53%
Black
38%
13%
White
12%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Iowa Colony High School?
1,312 students attend Iowa Colony High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Iowa Colony High School students are Hispanic, 38% of students are Black, 12% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Iowa Colony High School?
Iowa Colony High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Iowa Colony High School offer ?
Iowa Colony High School offers enrollment in grades 9-11
What school district is Iowa Colony High School part of?
Iowa Colony High School is part of Alvin Independent School District.
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