For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 250 students in Hawarden, IA.
The top-ranked public high school in Hawarden, IA is West Sioux High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hawarden, IA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in Hawarden have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public high schools.
Hawarden, IA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Iowa average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is West Sioux 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 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public high school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Hawarden, IA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Sioux High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1300 Falcon Drive
Hawarden, IA 51023
(712) 551-1181
Hawarden, IA 51023
(712) 551-1181
Gr: 9-12 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Hawarden, IA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Hawarden, IA include West Sioux High School.
How many public high schools are located in Hawarden?
1 public high schools are located in Hawarden.
What is the racial composition of students in Hawarden?
Hawarden public high schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public high schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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