High Schools in Cedar Rapids Community School District

The Cedar Rapids Community School District in Iowa is home to four high schools: John F Kennedy High School, Thomas Jefferson High School, George Washington High School, and Metro High School. These schools serve students in grades 9-12 and offer a range of educational opportunities within the district.

Among the high schools, John F Kennedy High School stands out as the top performer, consistently ranking higher than the other schools in the district and maintaining a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school outperforms the district and state averages in proficiency rates for English Language Arts and Mathematics across all grade levels, and has a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate of 21.6%. In contrast, Metro High School is the smallest school in the district, with significantly lower proficiency rates and the highest percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients at 76.68%, indicating a high-need student population.

The data also reveals that while all four high schools in the district have a 88.3% four-year graduation rate, which is on par with the state average, they all struggle with high chronic absenteeism rates of 21.6%, higher than the state average. Additionally, the district may need to examine the factors contributing to the performance disparities between the high-performing John F Kennedy High School and the lower-performing schools, as well as consider equity-focused strategies to ensure that all students have access to high-quality educational opportunities and support.