Top 10 Best Black Hawk County Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 10 public high schools serving 6,935 students in Black Hawk County, IA.
The top ranked public high schools in Black Hawk County, IA are Hudson High School, Peet Junior High School and Holmes Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Black Hawk County, IA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 63%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 73% statewide average). High schools in Black Hawk County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public high schools.
Black Hawk County, IA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is less than the Iowa average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Hudson High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Iowa or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Iowa public high school average of 25% (majority Hispanic).

Best Black Hawk County Public High Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hudson High School
Math: 82% | Reading: 80%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
245 S Washington
Hudson, IA 50643
(319) 988-4226
Grades: 7-12
| 354 students
Rank: #22.
Peet Junior High School
Math: 79% | Reading: 80%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
525 E Seerley Blvd
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(319) 553-2710
Grades: 7-9
| 670 students
Rank: #33.
Holmes Junior High School
Math: 79% | Reading: 78%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
505 Holmes Dr
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(319) 553-2650
Grades: 7-9
| 673 students
Rank: #44.
Cedar Falls High School
Math: 74% | Reading: 78%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1015 Division St
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(319) 553-2500
Grades: 10-12
| 1,292 students
Rank: #55.
Union High School
Math: 69% | Reading: 75%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
200 Adams St
La Porte City, IA 50651
(319) 342-2697
Grades: 9-12
| 324 students
Rank: #66.
Dunkerton High School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
509 Canfield
Dunkerton, IA 50626
(319) 822-4295
Grades: 6-12
| 224 students
Rank: #77.
West High School
Math: 55% | Reading: 63%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
425 E Ridgeway Ave
Waterloo, IA 50702
(319) 433-2700
Grades: 9-12
| 1,644 students
Rank: #88.
East High School
Math: 39% | Reading: 58%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
214 High St
Waterloo, IA 50703
(319) 433-2400
Grades: 9-12
| 988 students
Rank: #99.
Expo Alternative Learning Center
Alternative School
Math: 17% | Reading: 31%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1410 Independence Ave
Waterloo, IA 50703
(319) 433-1930
Grades: 6-12
| 688 students
Rank: n/an/a
1002 W 1st St
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(319) 553-2439
Grades: K-12
| 78 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Black Hawk County, IA

Black Hawk County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1700 Downing Ave
Waterloo, IA 50701
(319) 433-2150
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
3809 Cedar Heights Dr
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(319) 553-2445
Grades: 9-12
| 34 students
927 Franklin
Waterloo, IA 50703
(319) 433-1930
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
1913 Heath St
Waterloo, IA 50703
(319) 235-5557
Grades: PK
| 32 students
136 S Washington, 136 S Washin
Hudson, IA 50643
(319) 988-4137
Grades: 5-8
| 216 students
600 Collins Ave
Evansdale, IA 50707
(319) 433-2050
Grades: K-5
| 332 students
233 Edwards St
Waterloo, IA 50703
(319) 433-1960
Grades: PK
| n/a students
River Hills (Closed 2015)
Special Education School
2700 Grand Blvd
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(319) 268-7775
Grades: PK-12
| 117 students
200 E Arlington St
Waterloo, IA 50703
(319) 291-4883
Grades: K-5
| 79 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Black Hawk County, IA?
The top ranked public high schools in Black Hawk County, IA include Hudson High School, Peet Junior High School and Holmes Junior High School.
How many public high schools are located in Black Hawk County, IA?
10 public high schools are located in Black Hawk County, IA.
What is the racial composition of students in Black Hawk County, IA?
Black Hawk County, IA public high schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Iowa public high schools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).

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