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Iowa Colony H S

301 E House St, Alvin, TX 77511 · (281)388-1130

Type
7
Grades
9–10
Enrollment
792
FTE teachers
65
Student/teacher
12.2:1
District
Alvin ISD

About this school

Iowa Colony H S is a 7 school located in Alvin, TX, serving grades 9–10 and approximately 792 students. Operated by Alvin ISD, the campus sits about 23.6 miles from The Houston's newsroom and is part of The Houston's ongoing local education coverage.

The school employs roughly 65 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers for a student-to-teacher ratio of about 12.2:1. That ratio is below the state average for TX, generally an indicator of smaller class sizes and more individualized instruction.

Iowa Colony H S is a traditional zoned public school within Alvin ISD, meaning enrollment is generally tied to residence within the school's attendance boundary. Boundary maps and feeder patterns are published by the district and updated annually.

State accountability ratings for TEA are released annually and combine student achievement, growth, and closing-the-gaps metrics. The Houston publishes rating updates as soon as they become public each fall, with comparisons to nearby campuses and prior-year trends.

The Houston covers Iowa Colony H S's news as part of broader education reporting for Alvin families and educators.

Tip about Iowa Colony H S? Email editor@nexcom.media with the subject line "Iowa Colony H S". For more education coverage, see thehouston.org/schools or browse The Houston's latest reporting at thehouston.org/news. This profile uses public data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) and is updated annually as new federal filings are released.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Iowa Colony H S located?
Iowa Colony H S is located at 301 E House St in Alvin, TX 77511.
What grades does Iowa Colony H S serve?
The school serves grades 9 through 10 as a 7 campus.
How many students attend Iowa Colony H S?
Approximately 792 students were enrolled according to the most recent federal NCES filing.
What district operates Iowa Colony H S?
Iowa Colony H S is part of Alvin ISD (NCES LEA ID: 4808090).
Is Iowa Colony H S a charter or magnet school?
Iowa Colony H S is a traditional zoned public school within Alvin ISD.

Coverage from The Houston

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Data source: U.S. National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data — canonical NCES page ↗. Per-school profile generated by The Houston from the most recent federal directory release. Updated 2026-07-22.

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