Serving 1,606 students in grades 9-12, Iowa City High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,606 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 49%
Graduation Rate
: 94% (Top 30% in IA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 62% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 74% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 69% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Iowa City High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Iowa City High School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
62% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Iowa City High School?
The graduation rate of Iowa City High School is 94%, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 90%.
How many students attend Iowa City High School?
1,606 students attend Iowa City High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Iowa City High School students are White, 20% of students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Iowa City High School?
Iowa City High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Iowa City High School offer ?
Iowa City High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Iowa City High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,606 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 49%
Graduation Rate
: 94% (Top 30%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 62% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 74% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 69% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
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