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High Schools in Iowa City Community School District

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At a glance

DistrictIowa City Community School District241^st of 313 Iowa districtsFull district overview →

Schools

4,646

Students

Top rankedWest Senior High School131^st of 340 Iowa high schools

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Biggest riser

West Senior High School up 26 spots statewide this year

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Summary:

The Iowa City Community School District is home to four high schools serving grades 9-12: Iowa City High School, West Senior High School, Liberty High School, and Elizabeth Tate Alternative High School. These schools serve the Iowa City area, known for its vibrant community and strong educational system.

Among the high schools, West Senior High School and Liberty High School stand out as the top performers, ranking 131st and 139th respectively out of 340 Iowa high schools for the 2024-2025 school year. Both schools have a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating they are performing above average compared to other schools in the state. These two schools also boast the highest test scores across various subjects and grade levels, often outperforming the district and state averages.

In contrast, Elizabeth Tate Alternative High School is the lowest-performing school in the district, ranking 339th out of 340 Iowa high schools for the 2024-2025 school year and receiving a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. This school has significantly lower test scores compared to the other schools in the district, with proficiency rates often below 20% in core subjects. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (74.35%), indicating a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students.

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Ranking:

E Elementary M Middle H High A Alternative P Private

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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 (2025)	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 9th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 10th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 11th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 9th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 10th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 11th Grade	ISASP Science 10th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Iowa City High School	Public	9-12	1900 Morningside Dr	Iowa City	52245	Johnson County	Iowa City Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 688-1040	1,666	102	16.4	42.0%	817 (49.0%)	339 (20.3%)	335 (20.1%)	40 (2.4%)	2 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	104 (6.2%)	40.6	241^st of 340 public high schools	29.1%		43.7	230^th of 338 public high schools	32.0%	11	73.1	66.9	67.2	59.8	64.2	65.7	70.2	$15,356	$511	$14,845
West Senior High School	Public	9-12	2901 Melrose Ave	Iowa City	52246	Johnson County	Iowa City Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 688-1050	1,514	95	16.0	37.8%	681 (45.0%)	423 (27.9%)	173 (11.4%)	151 (10.0%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.1%)	76 (5.0%)	63.8	131^st of 340 public high schools	61.5%		57.6	157^th of 338 public high schools	53.6%	26	81.9	81.1	70.8	71.6	77.8	72.7	73.1	$14,737	$345	$14,391
Elizabeth Tate Alternative High School	Public	9-12	1528 Mall Drive	Iowa City	52240	Johnson County	Iowa City Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 688-1080	180	19	9.4	68.9%	48 (26.7%)	74 (41.1%)	37 (20.6%)	1 (0.6%)	2 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (7.8%)	0	339^th of 340 public high schools	0.3%		0.2	333^rd of 338 public high schools	1.5%	6		18.8	11.1		5.9	7.1	18.8	$18,143	$196	$17,947
Liberty High School	Public	9-12	1400 S. Dubuque Street	North Liberty	52317	Johnson County	Iowa City Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 688-1210	1,286	77	16.6	24.3%	864 (67.2%)	168 (13.1%)	124 (9.6%)	37 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	80 (6.2%)	62.6	139^th of 340 public high schools	59.1%		69.1	97^th of 338 public high schools	71.3%	42	76.7	82.3	72.8	70.1	78.1	75.2	72.6	$16,180	$374	$15,807

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Clear Creek Amana Community School District	4.41 mi	9	74^th
Highland Community School District	10.97 mi	3	213^th
Solon Community School District	11.95 mi	4	18^th
Mid-Prairie Community School District	12.1 mi	5	162^nd
West Branch Community School District	12.18 mi	3	236^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Iowa Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.