For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 377 students in 51012, IA.
The top-ranked public high school in 51012, IA is Washington High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high school in zipcode 51012 have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 88% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in 51012, IA have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Iowa public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 51012 have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Iowa average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Washington High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Iowa or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public high school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best 51012, IA Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Washington High School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
600 W Bluff St
Cherokee, IA 51012
(712) 225-6755
Cherokee, IA 51012
(712) 225-6755
Gr: 9-12 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
51012, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
400 N Roosevelt
Cherokee, IA 51012
(712) 225-6774
Cherokee, IA 51012
(712) 225-6774
Gr: PK | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
Little Sioux Success Center (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
600 West Bluff St
Cherokee, IA 51012
(712) 225-6755
Cherokee, IA 51012
(712) 225-6755
Gr: 11-12 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 51012, IA?
The top-ranked public high schools in 51012, IA include Washington High School.
How many public high schools are located in 51012?
1 public high schools are located in 51012.
What is the racial composition of students in 51012?
51012 public high schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public high schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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