For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 149 students in the neighborhood of Twain, Iowa City, IA.
The top ranked public high school in Twain is Elizabeth Tate Alt. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Twain, Iowa City, IA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 71% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Twain, Iowa City, IA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 54%, which is less than the Iowa average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Elizabeth Tate Alt. High School, with 45-49% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Iowa or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Iowa public high school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of Twain, Iowa City, IA (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Elizabeth Tate Alt. High School
Alternative School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1528 Mall Drive
Iowa City, IA 52240
(319) 688-1080
Iowa City, IA 52240
(319) 688-1080
Gr: 9-12 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Twain, Iowa City, IA?
The top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Twain, Iowa City, IA include Elizabeth Tate Alt. High School.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Twain City?
1 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Twain City.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Twain City?
the neighborhood of Twain City public high schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Iowa public high schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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