For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 4,486 students in Davenport, IA.
The top ranked public high schools in Davenport, IA are Central High School, North High School and West High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Davenport, IA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in Davenport have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public high schools.
Davenport, IA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 77%, which is less than the Iowa average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is North High School, with 82% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Iowa or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Iowa public high school average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Davenport, IA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Central High School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1120 Main St
Davenport, IA 52803
(563) 723-5400
Davenport, IA 52803
(563) 723-5400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,505 students
Rank: #22.
North High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
626 W 53rd St
Davenport, IA 52806
(563) 723-5500
Davenport, IA 52806
(563) 723-5500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,352 students
Rank: #33.
West High School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3505 W Locust St
Davenport, IA 52804
(563) 723-5600
Davenport, IA 52804
(563) 723-5600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,469 students
Rank: #44.
Mid City High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3801 Marquette Street
Davenport, IA 52806
(563) 336-7600
Davenport, IA 52806
(563) 336-7600
Grades: 9-12
| 160 students
Davenport, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
4515 N Fairmount
Davenport, IA 52806
(563) 391-1463
Davenport, IA 52806
(563) 391-1463
Grades: PK
| 18 students
7307 N Pacific St
Davenport, IA 52806
(563) 391-1740
Davenport, IA 52806
(563) 391-1740
Grades: PK-K
| 19 students
1926 West 4th St
Davenport, IA 52802
(563) 322-3559
Davenport, IA 52802
(563) 322-3559
Grades: PK
| 29 students
318 East 7th
Davenport, IA 52803
(563) 324-4462
Davenport, IA 52803
(563) 324-4462
Grades: PK
| 38 students
Davenport Learning Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1002 Kimberly Rd
Davenport, IA 52806
(563) 391-9161
Davenport, IA 52806
(563) 391-9161
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Harrison Street Program (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
1601 Harrison St
Davenport, IA 52806
(563) 326-4116
Davenport, IA 52806
(563) 326-4116
Grades: K-12
| 9 students
1702 Main Street
Davenport, IA 52803
(563) 326-4432
Davenport, IA 52803
(563) 326-4432
Grades: PK-5
| 114 students
1702 Main Street
Davenport, IA 52803
(563) 326-4432
Davenport, IA 52803
(563) 326-4432
Grades: 6-8
| 327 students
Kimberly Center For Alte School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1002 W Kimberly
Davenport, IA 52806
(563) 386-0069
Davenport, IA 52806
(563) 386-0069
Grades: K-12
| 115 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Davenport, IA?
The top ranked public high schools in Davenport, IA include Central High School, North High School and West High School.
How many public high schools are located in Davenport?
4 public high schools are located in Davenport.
What is the racial composition of students in Davenport?
Davenport public high schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Iowa public high schools average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Davenport are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Davenport include: West High School vs. Central High School, Central High School vs. West High School, North High School vs. Central High School
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