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 High School, John F Kennedy High School and Prairie Point. 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 54% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 63%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 73% 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 82%, which is less than the Iowa average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is John F Kennedy 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)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Prairie High School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
401 76th Ave Sw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 848-5340
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 848-5340
Grades: 10-12
| 1,290 students
Rank: #22.
John F Kennedy High School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4545 Wenig Rd Ne
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 558-2251
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 558-2251
Grades: 9-12
| 1,741 students
Rank: #33.
Prairie Point
(Math: 62% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8015 Kirkwood Blvd
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 848-5500
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 848-5500
Grades: 7-9
| 1,338 students
Rank: #44.
George Washington High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2205 Forest Dr Se
Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
(319) 558-3011
Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
(319) 558-3011
Grades: 9-12
| 1,272 students
Rank: #55.
Thomas Jefferson High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1243 20th St Sw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 558-2435
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 558-2435
Grades: 9-12
| 1,545 students
Rank: #66.
Prairie Edge
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
401 76th Ave Sw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 298-3406
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 298-3406
Grades: K-12
| 28 students
Rank: #77.
Metro High School
Alternative School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1212 7th St Se
Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
(319) 558-2193
Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
(319) 558-2193
Grades: 9-12
| 308 students
Cedar Rapids, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2500 Edgewood Rd
Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
(319) 558-1629
Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
(319) 558-1629
Grades: 6-12
| 598 students
3200 Pioneer Ave Se
Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
(319) 558-2176
Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
(319) 558-2176
Grades: PK-K
| 278 students
1500 B Ave Ne
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 558-2475
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 558-2475
Grades: PK-5
| 244 students
401 76th Ave Sw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 848-5310
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 848-5310
Grades: 6-8
| 945 students
Taft Alternative School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
5200 E Ave Nw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
(319) 558-2246
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 High School, John F Kennedy High School and Prairie Point.
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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