Summary:
The Waukee Community School District in Iowa is home to two high schools: Northwest High School and Waukee High School. Both schools have demonstrated strong academic performance, with Northwest High School emerging as the standout in the district.
Northwest High School consistently outperforms the district and state averages on ISASP tests in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. In the 2023-2024 school year, 85.4% of 10th graders at Northwest High School were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 82.5% for the district and 73.8% for the state. Additionally, Northwest High School has a higher statewide ranking, placing 51st out of 338 Iowa high schools, while Waukee High School ranks 135th.
While both schools are performing well, there are some notable differences. Waukee High School has a more diverse student population, with higher percentages of African American, Hispanic, and Asian students compared to Northwest High School. Additionally, Waukee High School has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (24.13%) compared to Northwest High School (13.45%). The data also shows that Waukee High School had a student-teacher ratio of 15.3 in the 2023-2024 school year, while the specific ratio for Northwest High School is not provided.
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