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Waukon High School

Summary:

Waukon High School is a public high school serving around 380 students in grades 9-12 in Waukon, Iowa, which is part of the Allamakee Community School District. The school consistently outperforms the state average in academic proficiency, ranking between the 60th and 86th percentile of Iowa high schools over the past several years.

Waukon High School's academic excellence is evident in its strong performance on the Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress (ISASP). In the 2023-2024 school year, its 10th-grade students achieved 85.9% proficiency in English Language Arts and 79.8% proficiency in Math, significantly higher than the state averages of 73.8% and 66%, respectively. The school's student-teacher ratio is also relatively low, ranging from 15.2 to 17.3 over the past three years, which is lower than nearby schools like South Winneshiek High School (13.5) and MFL MarMac High School (15.2).

While Waukon High School's performance is impressive, it is interesting to note that some nearby schools, such as Decorah High School and Kee High School, have even higher ISASP proficiency rates and statewide rankings. Additionally, Waukon High School has a higher percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 40.11% to 44.48% over the past three years, compared to schools like South Winneshiek High School (27.96%) and Decorah High School (21.53%), which may be an important factor to consider when analyzing the school's performance and resource needs.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 1061 3rd Ave NW
       Waukon, IA  52172

(563) 568-3466

District: Allamakee Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
60th of 338 Iowa High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,929 Help


Feeder schools for Waukon High School:

Elementary:    East Campus Elementary School
    West Campus Elementary School
Middle:    Waukon Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.2 Help
Number of students:  380

Racial breakdown:

White:
94.7%
Hispanic:
3.4%
Asian:
1.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  43.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Waukon High School ranks better than 82.2% of high schools in Iowa. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 75.28. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (94.7%), Hispanic (3.4%), Asian (1.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 43.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Waukon High School is 15.2. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Waukon High School is $15,929.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Waukon High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Waukon High School 60th of 338 Iowa public high schools. (See Waukon High School in the ranking list.)

Allamakee Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Allamakee Community School District 45th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Waukon High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 61.66 157th 351 55.3%
2013 73.80 64th 351 81.8%
2014 67.56 114th 322 64.6%
2015 78.35 44th 324 86.4%
2016 59.10 142nd 320 55.6%
2017 49.71 199th 325 38.8%
2018 75.99 61st 320 80.9%
2019 74.59 63rd 327 80.7%
2021 68.30 86th 327 73.7%
2022 75.28 60th 332 81.9%
2023 73.32 66th 336 80.4%
2024 75.28 60th 338 82.2%
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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Iowa Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Waukon High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 398 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 400
1989 392 0 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 395
1990 369 0 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 372
1991 373 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 376
1992 367 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 368
1993 412 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 412
1994 404 0 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 407
1995 386 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 387
1996 386 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 387
1997 403 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 405
1998 414 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 414
1999 391 0 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 394
2000 388 2 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 392
2001 382 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 382
2002 412 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 414
2003 412 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 414
2004 398 0 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 401
2005 387 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 389
2006 388 1 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 392
2007 373 1 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 376
2008 355 0 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 358
2009 486 1 1 2 2 n/a n/a 0 492
2010 462 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 464
2011 445 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 447
2012 413 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 416
2013 401 2 0 3 1 0 0 0 407
2014 392 2 0 2 1 0 0 0 397
2015 374 2 0 2 1 0 3 0 382
2016 368 5 0 5 2 0 3 0 383
2017 336 8 0 6 1 0 0 0 351
2018 352 3 0 8 0 0 6 0 369
2019 335 4 2 10 2 0 5 0 358
2020 341 1 3 10 1 0 5 0 361
2021 355 0 3 12 0 0 4 0 374
2022 342 0 4 13 0 0 3 0 362
2023 360 0 4 13 0 0 3 0 380

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 Waukon High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 400 28.5 14.0 13.8
1989 395 26.8 14.7 6.6
1990 372 25.7 14.4 9.4
1991 376 25.9 14.5 10.9
1992 368 29.0 12.6 7.1
1993 412 24.8 16.6 9.7
1994 407 27.8 14.6 7.6
1995 387 23.2 16.7 10.6
1996 387 23.2 16.7 10.6
1997 405 23.2 17.5 12.8
1998 414 25.3 16.4 13
1999 394 25.5 15.5 20.6
2000 392 26.0 15.1 19.9
2001 382 26.5 14.4 21.7
2002 414 24.4 17.0 19.8
2003 414 24.4 17.0 19.8
2004 401 26.9 14.9 23.7
2005 389 26.9 14.5 24.4
2006 392 23.9 16.4 27
2007 376 25.9 14.5 22.6
2008 358 27.0 13.3 27.4
2009 492 32.6 15.1 30.9
2010 464 29.9 15.5 39.7
2011 447 26.0 17.1 40.7
2012 416 21.9 18.9 44.2
2013 407 21.9 18.5 48.2
2014 397 21.7 18.2 46.6
2015 382 22.0 17.3 46.9
2016 383 21.0 18.2 33.2
2017 351 22.1 15.8 37.6
2018 369 21.1 17.4 36.6
2019 358 22.1 16.1 39.1
2020 361 22.2 16.2 38
2021 374 21.5 17.3 40.1
2022 362 21.1 17.1 44.5
2023 380 24.9 15.2 43.7

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 Waukon High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 400 28.5 14.0 13.8
1989 395 26.8 14.7 6.6
1990 372 25.7 14.4 9.4
1991 376 25.9 14.5 10.9
1992 368 29.0 12.6 7.1
1993 412 24.8 16.6 9.7
1994 407 27.8 14.6 7.6
1995 387 23.2 16.7 10.6
1996 387 23.2 16.7 10.6
1997 405 23.2 17.5 12.8
1998 414 25.3 16.4 13
1999 394 25.5 15.5 20.6
2000 392 26.0 15.1 19.9
2001 382 26.5 14.4 21.7
2002 414 24.4 17.0 19.8
2003 414 24.4 17.0 19.8
2004 401 26.9 14.9 23.7
2005 389 26.9 14.5 24.4
2006 392 23.9 16.4 27
2007 376 25.9 14.5 22.6
2008 358 27.0 13.3 27.4
2009 492 32.6 15.1 30.9
2010 464 29.9 15.5 39.7
2011 447 26.0 17.1 40.7
2012 416 21.9 18.9 44.2
2013 407 21.9 18.5 48.2
2014 397 21.7 18.2 46.6
2015 382 22.0 17.3 46.9
2016 383 21.0 18.2 33.2
2017 351 22.1 15.8 37.6
2018 369 21.1 17.4 36.6
2019 358 22.1 16.1 39.1
2020 361 22.2 16.2 38
2021 374 21.5 17.3 40.1
2022 362 21.1 17.1 44.5
2023 380 24.9 15.2 43.7

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 Waukon High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $265 (1.7%) $15,665 (98.3%) $15,929

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Waukon High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 63rd of 327 High schoolsRanks 66th of 336 High schools
 0.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
10th Grade English Language Arts (Waukon High School)78.879.1
 0.3%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Allamakee Community School District)78.879.1
 0.3%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)74.372.9
 1.4%
10th Grade Mathematics (Waukon High School)76.173.6
 2.5%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Allamakee Community School District)76.173.6
 2.5%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)67.167
 0.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Waukon High School)82.178.3
 3.8%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Allamakee Community School District)82.178.3
 3.8%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)71.468.7
 2.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Waukon High School)83.382.6
 0.7%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Allamakee Community School District)83.382.6
 0.7%
   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 Students358380
 6.1%
African American40
 100%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian24
 100%
Hispanic1013
 30%
Pacific Islander00
White335360
 7.5%
Two or More Races53
 40%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients39.1%43.7%
 4.6%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Waukon High School

Waukon High School ranks 60th of 338 Iowa high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 380 students attended Waukon High School.

Students at Waukon High School are 95% White, 3% Hispanic, 1% Asian.

Waukon High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : East Campus Elementary School
Elementary : West Campus Elementary School
Middle : Waukon Middle School


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