Serving 1,154 students in grades 10-12, Waukee High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 74% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 82% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 10-12
- Enrollment: 1,154 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Graduation Rate: 98% (Top 1% in IA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 74% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 82% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Waukee High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Student Attention
School Overview
Waukee High School's student population of 1,154 students has declined by 44% over five school years.
The teacher population of 125 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,154 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
125 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Waukee High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,221 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Waukee High School is 0.49, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#192 out of 1221 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
68%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
9%
3%
Hispanic
7%
12%
Black
9%
7%
White
70%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
98%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Waukee High School's ranking?
Waukee High School is ranked #192 out of 1,221 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Waukee High School often compared to?
Waukee High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Valley High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 82% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Waukee High School?
The graduation rate of Waukee High School is 98%, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 87%.
How many students attend Waukee High School?
1,154 students attend Waukee High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Waukee High School students are White, 9% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Waukee High School?
Waukee High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Waukee High School offer ?
Waukee High School offers enrollment in grades 10-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Waukee High School part of?
Waukee High School is part of Waukee Comm School District.
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