Iowa Connections Academy High School

School Overview
It appears there is a slight confusion regarding the identity of the school based on the address and website provided. **Iowa Connections Academy** is a statewide, tuition-free, virtual public school, whereas the address and website provided (camcougars.org) belong to the **CAM Community School District**, a traditional brick-and-mortar district located in Anita, Iowa.

Here is a summary of both entities to help clarify:

**The CAM Community School District (camcougars.org)**
The CAM Community School District is a rural, brick-and-mortar public school system serving the Anita, Massena, and Cumberland areas of Iowa. Operating under the "Cougars" mascot, the district focuses on providing a traditional, community-based educational experience for students from kindergarten through high school. As a small-town district, it emphasizes close-knit classroom environments, local extracurricular activities, and a personalized approach to K-12 education that centers on the specific needs of its regional student body.

**Iowa Connections Academy (iowaconnectionsacademy.com)**
In contrast, Iowa Connections Academy is an online public charter school that serves students across the entire state of Iowa. Unlike the CAM district, it does not operate out of a single physical campus in Anita; instead, it delivers its curriculum entirely through a virtual learning platform. This model is designed for students who thrive outside of a traditional classroom setting, offering flexibility for those with unique scheduling needs, medical requirements, or those who prefer a home-based learning environment. Students remain enrolled in a public school system and follow state-approved standards, but they interact with certified teachers and peers via digital tools and remote instruction.

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**Note:** If you are trying to enroll a student or research a specific program, please be aware that **CAM Community School District** and **Iowa Connections Academy** are separate educational institutions with different enrollment processes and instructional models. If you are specifically looking for the virtual school, you should use the [Iowa Connections Academy website](https://www.iowaconnectionsacademy.com/) rather than the CAM school district website.
595
Total Students
8.1
Full-Time Teachers
73.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
64.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Iowa Connections Academy High School
Demographic Student Count
White496
Hispanic49
Black10
Asian10
Two or More21
American Indian6
Pacific Islander3
  • White
    496 (83.4 %)
  • Hispanic
    49 (8.2 %)
  • Two or More
    21 (3.5 %)
  • Black
    10 (1.7 %)
  • Asian
    10 (1.7 %)
  • American Indian
    6 (1.0 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    3 (0.5 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Exclusively virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: CAM Comm School District
Phone: (712)581-0200
Website: http://www.camcougars.org
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 595
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 8.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 73.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 289
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 96
Grades Taught
Grade 9 112
Grade 10 143
Grade 11 181
Grade 12 159

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Iowa Connections Academy High School
Grade Student Count
Grade 9112
Grade 10143
Grade 11181
Grade 12159
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Iowa Connections Academy High School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female36260.8%
Male23339.2%
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)