Top 3 Best Council Bluffs Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 3,499 students in Council Bluffs, IA.
The top ranked public high schools in Council Bluffs, IA are Lewis Central Senior High School, Abraham Lincoln High School and Thomas Jefferson High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Council Bluffs, IA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 63%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 73% statewide average). High schools in Council Bluffs have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public high schools.
Council Bluffs, IA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is less than the Iowa average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Lewis Central Senior 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 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public high school average of 25% (majority Hispanic).

Best Council Bluffs, IA Public High Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lewis Central Senior High School
Math: 68% | Reading: 75%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3504 Harry Langdon Blvd.
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 366-8322
Grades: 9-12
| 919 students
Rank: #22.
Abraham Lincoln High School
Math: 52% | Reading: 62%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1205 Bonham Ave
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 328-6481
Grades: 9-12
| 1,353 students
Rank: #33.
Thomas Jefferson High School
Math: 40% | Reading: 53%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2501 W Broadway
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 328-6493
Grades: 9-12
| 1,227 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Council Bluffs, Iowa

Council Bluffs, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
3601 Highway 275
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 366-8381
Grades: 3
| 176 students
1735 North Broadway
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 328-6452
Grades: PK-5
| 257 students
807 Ave G
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 328-6510
Grades: 9-12
| 276 students
Pact (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
2614 Highway 191
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 328-6459
Grades: 5-12
| 33 students
147 15th Ave
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 328-6463
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
815 N 18th St
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 328-6408
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
2920 Ave J
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 328-6525
Grades: PK-5
| 320 students
207 Scott St
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 328-6403
Grades: PK-5
| 180 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Council Bluffs, IA?
The top ranked public high schools in Council Bluffs, IA include Lewis Central Senior High School, Abraham Lincoln High School and Thomas Jefferson High School.
How many public high schools are located in Council Bluffs, IA?
3 public high schools are located in Council Bluffs, IA.
What is the racial composition of students in Council Bluffs, IA?
Council Bluffs, IA public high schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public high schools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).

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