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Metro High School vs. Alternative School

Should you attend Metro High School or Alternative School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Metro High School
1212 7th St Se
Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
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1/
10
Bottom 50%
Alternative School
19 N. Illinois Ave.
Mason City, IA 50401
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2/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Metro High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)

Alternative School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 343 students in grades 9-12, Metro High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 92 students in grades 9-12, Alternative School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Type
Alternative
Alternative
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
343 students
92 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Metro High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Alternative School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Metro High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Alternative School.
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
6 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Metro High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Alternative School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Metro High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Cedar Rapids Community School District and the state of Iowa, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Alternative School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Mason City Community School District and the state of Iowa, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1222 out of 1223 schools in IA
(Bottom 50%)
#1063 out of 1223 schools in IA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Metro High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Alternative School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in IA)
30-39%
(Bottom 50% in IA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Metro High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Cedar Rapids Community School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Alternative School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Mason City Community School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in IA)(21-22 School Year Data)
60-69%
(Bottom 50% in IA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Metro High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Cedar Rapids Community School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Alternative School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Mason City Community School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
11-19%
(Bottom 50% in IA)(21-22 School Year Data)
≥50%
(Bottom 50% in IA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Metro High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Cedar Rapids Community School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Alternative School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Mason City Community School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in IA)
60-69%
(Bottom 50% in IA)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Metro High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Cedar Rapids Community School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Alternative School with the average graduation rate observed in the Mason City Community School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Metro High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Alternative School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
84
-
Grade 10 Students
101
6
Grade 11 Students
92
29
Grade 12 Students
66
57

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Metro High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Cedar Rapids Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Alternative School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Mason City Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2010-11 school year.
% Asian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Metro High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Cedar Rapids Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Alternative School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Mason City Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2015-16 school year.
% Hispanic
10%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Metro High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Cedar Rapids Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Alternative School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Mason City Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
28%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Metro High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Cedar Rapids Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Alternative School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Mason City Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
44%
73%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Metro High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Cedar Rapids Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Alternative School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Mason City Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
2%
n/a
% Two or more races
14%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Metro High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Cedar Rapids Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Alternative School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Mason City Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
0.70
0.44
This chart showcases the diversity score of Metro High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Cedar Rapids Community School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Alternative School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Mason City Community School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
57%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Metro High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Cedar Rapids Community School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Alternative School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Mason City Community School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Metro High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Cedar Rapids Community School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Alternative School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Mason City Community School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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