Top 5 Best Cedar Rapids Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 7,522 students in Cedar Rapids, IA.
The top ranked public high schools in Cedar Rapids, IA are Prairie Point, John F Kennedy High School and Prairie High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cedar Rapids, IA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in Cedar Rapids have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public high schools.
Cedar Rapids, IA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 83%, which is less than the Iowa average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Prairie High School, with 92% 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 Public High Schools in Cedar Rapids, IA (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Prairie Point
(Math: 63% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
8015 Kirkwood Blvd
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 848-5500
Grades: 7-9
| 1,338 students
Rank: #22.
John F Kennedy High School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4545 Wenig Rd Ne
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 558-2251
Grades: 9-12
| 1,741 students
Rank: #33.
Prairie High School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
401 76th Ave Sw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 848-5340
Grades: 10-12
| 1,290 students
Rank: #44.
George Washington High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2205 Forest Dr Se
Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
(319) 558-3011
Grades: 9-12
| 1,272 students
Rank: #55.
Prairie Edge
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
401 76th Ave Sw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 298-3406
Grades: K-12
| 28 students
Rank: #66.
Thomas Jefferson High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1243 20th St Sw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 558-2435
Grades: 9-12
| 1,545 students
Rank: #77.
Metro High School
Alternative School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1212 7th St Se
Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
(319) 558-2193
Grades: 9-12
| 308 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Cedar Rapids, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
2500 Edgewood Rd
Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
(319) 558-1629
Grades: 6-12
| 598 students
3200 Pioneer Ave Se
Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
(319) 558-2176
Grades: PK-K
| 278 students
1500 B Ave Ne
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 558-2475
Grades: PK-5
| 244 students
401 76th Ave Sw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 848-5310
Grades: 6-8
| 945 students
5200 E Ave Nw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
(319) 558-2246
Grades: 6-8
| 22 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Cedar Rapids, IA?
The top ranked public high schools in Cedar Rapids, IA include Prairie Point, John F Kennedy High School and Prairie High School.
How many public high schools are located in Cedar Rapids, IA?
7 public high schools are located in Cedar Rapids, IA.
What is the racial composition of students in Cedar Rapids, IA?
Cedar Rapids, 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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