Cedar Falls High School

Public 10-12

 1015 Division St
       Cedar Falls, IA  50613


(319) 553-2500

District: Cedar Falls Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
48th of 336 Iowa High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,835 Help


Feeder schools for Cedar Falls High School:

Elementary:    Cedar Heights Elementary School
    Helen A Hansen Elementary School
    Lincoln Elementary School
    North Cedar Elementary School
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Middle:    Holmes Junior High School
    Peet Junior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.7 Help
Number of students:  1,302

Racial breakdown:

White:
84.8%
African American:
4.3%
Two or more races:
4.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  23.9% Help


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Compare Details Cedar Falls High School ranks better than 85.7% of high schools in Iowa. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 76.8. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (84.8%), African American (4.3%), two or more races (4.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 23.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Cedar Falls High School is 13.7. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cedar Falls High School is $13,835.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Cedar Falls High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Cedar Falls High School 48th of 336 Iowa public high schools. (See Cedar Falls High School in the ranking list.)

Cedar Falls Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Cedar Falls Community School District 44th of 311 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Cedar Falls High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 71.61 85th 351 75.8%
2013 70.63 83rd 351 76.4%
2014 76.96 61st 322 81.1%
2015 82.17 23rd 324 92.9%
2016 77.39 65th 320 79.7%
2017 84.56 16th 325 95.1%
2018 70.41 95th 320 70.3%
2019 73.63 66th 327 79.8%
2021 70.88 74th 327 77.4%
2022 79.42 46th 332 86.1%
2023 76.80 48th 336 85.7%
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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Cedar Falls High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 1132 10 23 4 3 n/a n/a 0 1172
1989 1022 5 19 2 2 n/a n/a 0 1050
1990 953 6 20 9 0 n/a n/a 0 988
1991 988 8 32 9 0 n/a n/a 0 1037
1992 1009 9 29 15 2 n/a n/a 0 1064
1993 1082 10 36 13 2 n/a n/a 0 1143
1994 1085 13 25 11 5 n/a n/a 0 1139
1995 1142 19 37 12 6 n/a n/a 0 1216
1996 1142 19 37 12 6 n/a n/a 0 1216
1997 1173 18 40 10 8 n/a n/a 0 1249
1998 1176 20 36 8 6 n/a n/a 0 1246
1999 1191 17 38 9 5 n/a n/a 0 1260
2000 1144 16 43 8 6 n/a n/a 0 1217
2001 1148 13 41 5 3 n/a n/a 0 1210
2002 1099 21 29 12 3 n/a n/a 0 1164
2003 1099 21 29 12 3 n/a n/a 0 1164
2004 1099 27 31 11 3 n/a n/a 0 1171
2005 987 27 37 12 3 n/a n/a 0 1066
2006 993 33 38 10 4 n/a n/a 0 1078
2007 960 34 34 14 3 n/a n/a 0 1045
2008 963 41 25 14 9 n/a n/a 0 1052
2009 934 42 25 20 6 n/a n/a 0 1027
2010 977 40 20 27 2 0 22 0 1088
2011 952 43 33 32 3 0 27 0 1090
2012 946 42 28 28 4 0 38 0 1086
2013 935 41 38 41 1 0 39 0 1095
2014 972 46 38 40 1 0 41 0 1138
2015 953 47 47 42 1 1 40 0 1131
2016 967 52 57 37 2 3 38 0 1156
2017 938 53 49 37 2 2 42 0 1123
2018 933 46 42 38 2 2 54 0 1117
2019 950 40 50 40 2 4 62 0 1148
2020 982 42 55 41 2 3 57 0 1182
2021 1018 53 51 47 3 5 52 0 1229
2022 1093 54 46 39 4 3 53 0 1292
2023 1104 56 43 40 1 3 55 0 1302

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Cedar Falls High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1172 73.5 15.9 7.2
1989 1050 69.4 15.1 5.4
1990 988 66.1 14.9 6.4
1991 1037 67.3 15.4 6.5
1992 1064 68.0 15.6 6.6
1993 1143 66.9 17.1 6.3
1994 1139 73.2 15.6 6
1995 1216 79.4 15.3 6.7
1996 1216 79.4 15.3 6.7
1997 1249 80.7 15.5 7.8
1998 1246 81.1 15.4 8
1999 1260 80.6 15.6 10.6
2000 1217 87.5 13.9 10.4
2001 1210 82.7 14.6 12.1
2002 1164 82.8 14.1 11.4
2003 1164 82.8 14.1 11.4
2004 1171 93.3 12.6 10.7
2005 1066 80.1 13.3 12.6
2006 1078 81.1 13.3 11.9
2007 1045 73.9 14.1 13.9
2008 1052 72.5 14.5 12.7
2009 1027 73.8 13.9 13.4
2010 1088 74.5 14.6 16.2
2011 1090 74.6 14.6 15
2012 1086 74.6 14.5 17
2013 1095 76.5 14.3 15.8
2014 1138 78.0 14.5 17
2015 1131 81.0 13.9 17
2016 1156 82.0 14.0 20.5
2017 1123 80.5 13.9 19.4
2018 1117 87.8 12.7 15.1
2019 1148 85.1 13.4 18.3
2020 1182 84.8 13.9 18.4
2021 1229 91.2 13.4 21.5
2022 1292 93.5 13.8 21.4
2023 1302 94.7 13.7 23.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Cedar Falls High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1172 73.5 15.9 7.2
1989 1050 69.4 15.1 5.4
1990 988 66.1 14.9 6.4
1991 1037 67.3 15.4 6.5
1992 1064 68.0 15.6 6.6
1993 1143 66.9 17.1 6.3
1994 1139 73.2 15.6 6
1995 1216 79.4 15.3 6.7
1996 1216 79.4 15.3 6.7
1997 1249 80.7 15.5 7.8
1998 1246 81.1 15.4 8
1999 1260 80.6 15.6 10.6
2000 1217 87.5 13.9 10.4
2001 1210 82.7 14.6 12.1
2002 1164 82.8 14.1 11.4
2003 1164 82.8 14.1 11.4
2004 1171 93.3 12.6 10.7
2005 1066 80.1 13.3 12.6
2006 1078 81.1 13.3 11.9
2007 1045 73.9 14.1 13.9
2008 1052 72.5 14.5 12.7
2009 1027 73.8 13.9 13.4
2010 1088 74.5 14.6 16.2
2011 1090 74.6 14.6 15
2012 1086 74.6 14.5 17
2013 1095 76.5 14.3 15.8
2014 1138 78.0 14.5 17
2015 1131 81.0 13.9 17
2016 1156 82.0 14.0 20.5
2017 1123 80.5 13.9 19.4
2018 1117 87.8 12.7 15.1
2019 1148 85.1 13.4 18.3
2020 1182 84.8 13.9 18.4
2021 1229 91.2 13.4 21.5
2022 1292 93.5 13.8 21.4
2023 1302 94.7 13.7 23.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Cedar Falls High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $301 (2.2%) $13,534 (97.8%) $13,835

Data source: Iowa Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Cedar Falls High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 66th of 327 High schoolsRanks 48th of 336 High schools
 5.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
10th Grade English Language Arts (Cedar Falls High School)81.581.3
 0.2%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Cedar Falls Community School District)81.581.3
 0.2%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)74.372.9
 1.4%
10th Grade Mathematics (Cedar Falls High School)75.780.5
 4.8%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Cedar Falls Community School District)75.780.5
 4.8%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)67.167
 0.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Cedar Falls High School)81.778.5
 3.2%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Cedar Falls Community School District)81.778.7
 3%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)71.468.7
 2.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Cedar Falls High School)75.876.2
 0.4%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Cedar Falls Community School District)75.875.9
 0.1%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)66.967.3
 0.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students11481302
 13.4%
African American4056
 40%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian5043
 14%
Hispanic4040
Pacific Islander43
 25%
White9501104
 16.2%
Two or More Races6255
 11.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients18.3%23.9%
 5.6%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 1,302 students attended Cedar Falls High School.

Students at Cedar Falls High School are 85% White, 4% African American, 4% Two or more races, 3% Asian, 3% Hispanic.

Cedar Falls High School ranks 48th of 336 Iowa high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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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. Attendance Areas provided by ATTOM.

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