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High Schools in Waukee Community School District

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At a glance

DistrictWaukee Community School District65^th of 313 Iowa districtsFull district overview →

Schools

2,949

Students

Top rankedNorthwest High School46^th of 340 Iowa high schools

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Biggest riser

Northwest High School up 5 spots statewide this year

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Summary:

The Waukee Community School District in Iowa is home to two high schools: Northwest High School and Waukee High School. Based on the available data, Northwest High School appears to be the standout performer in the district, consistently ranking higher in statewide rankings and maintaining stronger academic outcomes.

Northwest High School has consistently ranked higher than Waukee High School in the statewide SchoolDigger rankings, reaching as high as 46th out of 340 Iowa high schools. It has also maintained a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, while Waukee High School's rating has fluctuated between 2-4 stars. Additionally, Northwest High School has higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science on the ISASP tests compared to both Waukee High School and the overall Waukee Community School District.

While both schools have similar 4-year graduation rates (88.3%), Northwest High School has a lower chronic absenteeism rate, indicating better student engagement. However, Waukee High School serves a more economically diverse student population, with a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. This raises questions about whether the school is able to provide equitable resources and support to meet the needs of its more 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/reduced lunch (2024-25)	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 10th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 11th 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
Waukee High School	Public	10-12	555 SE University Avenue	Waukee	50263	Dallas County	Waukee Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 987-5163	1,375	82	16.7	23.0%	870 (63.3%)	142 (10.3%)	127 (9.2%)	124 (9.0%)	4 (0.3%)	2 (0.1%)	105 (7.6%)	46.1	214^th of 340 public high schools	37.1%		62	135^th of 338 public high schools	60.1%	79	72.9	68.4	70.5	66.7	61.6	$13,035	$231	$12,804
Northwest High School	Public	10-12	655 NW 10th ST	Waukee	50263	Dallas County	Waukee Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 987-5181	1,574	73	21.4	11.6%	1,199 (76.2%)	92 (5.8%)	112 (7.1%)	91 (5.8%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	78 (5.0%)	77.5	46^th of 340 public high schools	86.5%		76.4	51^st of 338 public high schools	84.9%	5	85.3	80.0	83.1	78.1	79.5

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Urbandale Community School District	2.83 mi	6	126^th
West Des Moines Community School District	3.39 mi	13	216^th
Dallas Center-Grimes Community School District	4.98 mi	7	35^th
Johnston Community School District	5.79 mi	8	83^rd
Des Moines Independent Community School District	6.57 mi	59	306^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.

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