Northwest High School

Summary:

Northwest High School is a public high school located in Waukee, Iowa, serving grades 10-12 with a total enrollment of 1,427 students. The school is part of the Waukee Community School District, which is ranked 44th out of 309 districts in Iowa and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Northwest High School consistently outperforms the state and district averages in ISASP (Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress) test scores across all subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 85.4% of 10th-grade students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 82.5% for the Waukee district and 73.8% for the state. The school has also consistently ranked among the top high schools in Iowa, ranking 51st out of 338 schools in the 2023-2024 school year and receiving a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

When compared to other high schools in the Waukee district and surrounding areas, Northwest High School stands out as a top-performing school. For instance, Waukee High School, which is also part of the Waukee district, has lower ISASP test scores and a lower statewide ranking than Northwest High School. Additionally, the school has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 13.45% in the 2022-2023 school year, which is lower than the state average.


Detail:

Public 10-12

 655 NW 10th ST
       Waukee, IA  50263


(515) 987-5161

District: Waukee Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
51st of 338 Iowa High Schools


Feeder schools for Northwest High School:

Elementary:    Grant Ragan Elementary School
    Radiant Elementary School
    Shuler Elementary School
    Walnut Hills Elementary School
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Middle:    Waukee Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  85.8 Help
Number of students:  1,427

Racial breakdown:

White:
79.2%
Hispanic:
7.6%
Two or more races:
4.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  13.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Northwest High School ranks better than 84.9% of high schools in Iowa. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 76.38. (See more...)
Schooldigger Rankings:

Northwest High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Northwest High School 51st of 338 Iowa public high schools. (See Northwest High School in the ranking list.)

Waukee Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Waukee Community School District 44th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Northwest High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 68.21 90th 332 72.9%
2023 74.52 59th 336 82.4%
2024 76.38 51st 338 84.9%
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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Northwest High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2022 1071 44 52 102 3 1 52 0 1325
2023 1130 60 60 109 2 1 65 0 1427

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 Northwest High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2022 1325 15.4 85.8 11.8
2023 1427 0.0 n/a 13.5

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 Northwest High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2022 1325 15.4 85.8 11.8
2023 1427 0.0 n/a 13.5

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.


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In the 2022-23 school year, 1,427 students attended Northwest High School.

Students at Northwest High School are 79% White, 8% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 4% African American, 4% Asian.

Northwest High School ranks 51st of 338 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.

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