Serving 1,345 students in grades 10-12, Waukee High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% 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: 10-12
Enrollment: 1,345 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 36%
Graduation Rate
: 98% (Top 1% in IA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 67% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 73% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 67% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Waukee High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Waukee High School is 0.56, 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.
Waukee High School is ranked #575 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Waukee High School often compared to?
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What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Waukee High School?
The graduation rate of Waukee High School is 98%, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 90%.
How many students attend Waukee High School?
1,345 students attend Waukee High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Waukee High School students are White, 10% of students are Black, 9% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Waukee High School?
Waukee High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Waukee High School offer ?
Waukee High School offers enrollment in grades 10-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Waukee High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 10-12
Enrollment: 1,345 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 36%
Graduation Rate
: 98% (Top 1%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 67% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 73% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 67% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
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