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Waukon High School

Public Grades 9-12

23^rd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 340 Iowa High Schools

Better than 93% of Iowa high schools

Summary

Waukon High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 378 students, located in Waukon, Iowa, which is part of the Allamakee Community School District. The school consistently performs above the state average in academic assessments and maintains high graduation rates, outperforming nearby schools in the region.

Waukon High School's academic performance is particularly noteworthy, with 92.1% proficiency in 10th grade English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 74.7%. The school's four-year graduation rates have ranged from 87.5% to 96.9% over the past few years, outpacing the state average. However, the school's chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 13.6% to 23.4%, are higher than the state average, indicating an area for potential improvement. Additionally, Waukon High School serves a relatively high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 42.06% to 44.48%, suggesting a diverse student population with varying socioeconomic backgrounds.

When compared to nearby schools, such as South Winneshiek High School and MFL MarMac High School, Waukon High School generally outperforms them in academic assessments, while maintaining comparable graduation rates. However, Waukon High School has a slightly higher student-teacher ratio (15.1) compared to some nearby schools, which may impact the level of individual attention and support available to students.

392

Students ?

17.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$15,929

Per pupil spending ?

35.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1061 3rd Ave NW
Waukon, IA 52172

(563) 568-3466

District: Allamakee Community School District

Feeder schools for Waukon High School:

Elementary:	East Campus Elementary School
	West Campus Elementary School
Middle:	Waukon Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

94.4%

Hispanic:

3.3%

Two or more races:

1.5%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 86th percentile in 2015 → 93rd in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Iowa average (85% vs 69% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 7% of Iowa high schools

✓97% graduate in 4 years — above the Iowa average (88%)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school85%

District avg85%

Iowa avg69%

23^rd of 340

Iowa public high schools ?

Top 7%▲ up 7 pts since 2015

From top 14% (2015) to top 7% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

19^th of 313Allamakee Community School District among Iowa districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Iowa percentile	Rating
2025	82.4	23 of 340	93.2%	★★★★★
2024	75.3	60 of 338	82.2%	★★★★☆
2023	73.3	66 of 336	80.4%	★★★★☆
2022	75.3	60 of 332	81.9%	★★★★☆
2021	68.3	86 of 327	73.7%	★★★★☆
2019	74.6	63 of 327	80.7%	★★★★☆
2018	76.0	61 of 320	80.9%	★★★★☆
2017	49.7	199 of 325	38.8%	★★☆☆☆
2016	59.1	142 of 320	55.6%	★★★☆☆
2015	78.3	44 of 324	86.4%	★★★★☆
2014	67.6	114 of 322	64.6%	★★★☆☆
2013	73.8	64 of 351	81.8%	★★★★☆
2012	61.7	157 of 351	55.3%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Iowa (2024-2025) ?

Science89%+22 vs state

English Language Arts87%+13 vs state

Mathematics82%+15 vs state

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Schools Near Waukon High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				ISASP English Language Arts (2025)					ISASP Mathematics (2025)					ISASP Science (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISASP English Language Arts 7th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 8th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 9th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 10th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 11th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 7th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 8th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 9th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 10th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 11th Grade	ISASP Science 8th Grade	ISASP Science 10th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Waukon High School	Public	9-12	1061 3rd Ave NW	Waukon	52172	Allamakee County	Allamakee Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 568-3466	392	22	17.8	35.2%	370 (94.4%)	1 (0.3%)	13 (3.3%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.5%)	82.4	23^rd of 340 public high schools	93.2%		75.3	60^th of 338 public high schools	82.2%	37			92.4	92.1	76.0			85.7	86.5	72.9		88.8	$15,929	$265	$15,665
John R Mott Junior/High School	Public	7-12	314 W Post	Postville	52162	Allamakee County	Postville Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(563) 864-7652	342	31	11.1	78.9%	77 (22.5%)	15 (4.4%)	247 (72.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.9%)	12.8	307^th of 340 public high schools	9.7%		27.6	276^th of 338 public high schools	18.3%	31	51.7	73.2	59.1	68.9	53.1	41.4	63.4	20.5	60.0	32.7	63.4	44.4	$14,210	$413	$13,796
Kee High School	Public	9-12	569 Center St	Lansing	52151	Allamakee County	Eastern Allamakee Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 538-4201	87	16	5.3	47.1%	76 (87.4%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (6.9%)	1 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (4.6%)	65.1	118^th of 340 public high schools	65.3%		75.1	62^nd of 338 public high schools	81.7%	56			81.3	77.8	61.5			81.3	77.8	80.8		83.3	$20,047	$351	$19,696
Decorah High School	Public	9-12	100 Claiborne Drive	Decorah	52101	Winneshiek County	Decorah Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 382-3643	555	39	14.0	20.9%	501 (90.3%)	5 (0.9%)	34 (6.1%)	6 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.6%)	87.4	9^th of 340 public high schools	97.4%		89	7^th of 338 public high schools	97.9%	2			94.1	89.2	85.3			90.4	86.9	88.2		80.8	$15,163	$333	$14,830
MFL MarMac High School	Public	9-12	700 S Page St	Monona	52159	Clayton County	MFL MarMac Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 539-2031	263	17	15.4	30.8%	249 (94.7%)	1 (0.4%)	4 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.0%)	59.5	158^th of 340 public high schools	53.5%		28.2	274^th of 338 public high schools	18.9%	116			87.1	88.7	71.6			69.4	66.1	58.8		74.2	$16,880	$310	$16,571
South Winneshiek High School	Public	9-12	203 W South St	Calmar	52132	Winneshiek County	South Winneshiek Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 562-3226	205	15	13.3	24.9%	184 (89.8%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (9.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.0%)	75	56^th of 340 public high schools	83.5%		67.9	100^th of 338 public high schools	70.4%	44			87.5	73.8	72.9			78.6	90.5	89.6		81.0	$17,120	$247	$16,874

Frequently Asked Questions about Waukon High School

What schools feed into Waukon High School?

Waukon High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : East Campus Elementary School
Elementary : West Campus Elementary School
Middle : Waukon Middle School

How many students attend Waukon High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 392 students attended Waukon High School.

What is the racial makeup of Waukon High School?

Students at Waukon High School are 94% White, 3% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

What district is Waukon High School in?

Allamakee Community School District

Is Waukon High School a good school?

Yes. Waukon High School ranks in the top 6.8% of Iowa high schools.

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