Northwest High School vs. Waukee High School
Should you attend Northwest High School or Waukee High 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
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Top Rankings
Northwest High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
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Waukee High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
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Overview
Serving 1,524 students in grades 10-12, Northwest High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 78% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,345 students in grades 10-12, Waukee High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
10-12
10-12
Total Students
1,524 students
1,345 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
73 teachers
78 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
n/a
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#326 out of 1223 schools in IA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#554 out of 1223 schools in IA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
73%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
73%
n/a
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
67%
n/a
Graduation Rate
97%
96%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 10 Students
527
451
Grade 11 Students
516
444
Grade 12 Students
481
450
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
9%
% Hispanic
7%
9%
% Black
5%
10%
% White
78%
64%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
8%
Diversity Score
0.38
0.56
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
20%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%