Top 3 Best Iowa City Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 3,944 students in Iowa City, IA.
The top ranked public high schools in Iowa City, IA are West Senior High School, Iowa City High School and Elizabeth Tate Alt. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Iowa City, IA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 63%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 73% statewide average). High schools in Iowa City have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public high schools.
Iowa City, IA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Iowa average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is West Senior High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Iowa or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public high school average of 25% (majority Hispanic).

Best Iowa City, IA Public High Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Senior High School
Math: 71% | Reading: 77%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2901 Melrose Ave
Iowa City, IA 52246
(319) 688-1050
Grades: 9-12
| 1,455 students
Rank: #22.
Iowa City High School
Math: 62% | Reading: 73%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1900 Morningside Dr
Iowa City, IA 52245
(319) 688-1040
Grades: 9-12
| 1,557 students
Rank: #33.
Elizabeth Tate Alt. High School
Alternative School
Math: 6-9% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1528 Mall Drive
Iowa City, IA 52240
(319) 688-1080
Grades: 9-12
| 149 students
Rank: n/an/a
1725 N Dodge Street
Iowa City, IA 52245
(319) 688-1000
Grades: PK-12
| 783 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Iowa City, Iowa

Iowa City, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
2200 E Court St
Iowa City, IA 52245
(319) 688-1110
Grades: PK-6
| 297 students
611 Greenwood Dr
Iowa City, IA 52246
(319) 688-1155
Grades: PK-6
| 289 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Iowa City, IA?
The top ranked public high schools in Iowa City, IA include West Senior High School, Iowa City High School and Elizabeth Tate Alt. High School.
How many public high schools are located in Iowa City, IA?
4 public high schools are located in Iowa City, IA.
What is the racial composition of students in Iowa City, IA?
Iowa City, IA public high schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public high schools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).

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