Serving 378 students in grades 9-12, Waukon High School ranks in the top 30% 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 85% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 378 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 6%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 5% in IA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 67% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 85% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Waukon High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Waukon High School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Waukon High School is ranked #344 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Iowa.
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 85% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Waukon High School?
The graduation rate of Waukon High School is 95%, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 90%.
How many students attend Waukon High School?
378 students attend Waukon High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Waukon High School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Waukon High School?
Waukon High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Waukon High School offer ?
Waukon High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Waukon High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 378 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 6%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 5%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 67% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 85% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
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