Serving 34 students in grades 9-12, Cedar Falls Alternative 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 was ≥50% (which was lower than the Iowa state average of 77%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥50% (which was lower than the Iowa state average of 72%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
34 students
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)≥50%
77%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)≥50%
72%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
3%
12%
Black
n/a
7%
White
91%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(12-13)≥80%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 77% IA state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 72% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cedar Falls Alternative High School?
The graduation rate of Cedar Falls Alternative High School is 80%, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 87%.
How many students attend Cedar Falls Alternative High School?
34 students attend Cedar Falls Alternative High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Cedar Falls Alternative High School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cedar Falls Alternative High School?
Cedar Falls Alternative High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cedar Falls Alternative High School offer ?
Cedar Falls Alternative High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Cedar Falls Alternative High School part of?
Cedar Falls Alternative High School is part of Cedar Falls Community School District.
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