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Northwest High School

PublicGrades 10–12
Waukee, Iowa · Waukee Comm School District
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students1,524
ST Ratio21.2:1
FRL14%
Title INo
Northwest
OverviewEnrollmentPerformanceAttendanceOutcomesBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 360
1,524
Total Enrollment
State avg: 42%
14%-28.3pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
21.2:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
10–12
Grade Span
High
Level

Overview

Northwest High School is a public high serving grades 10–12 in Waukee, Iowa. The school enrolls 1,524 students. It is part of the Waukee Comm School District district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Iowa state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Serves a relatively affluent student body
14% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 42% state average)

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelHigh
Grade Span10–12
DistrictWaukee Comm School District
County19049
CityWaukee
ZIP50263
Charter SchoolNo
Magnet SchoolNo
Title INo
NCES School ID193051002303

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment1,524

Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %14%
State Avg42%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)