Top 3 Best Sioux City Public High Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 4,713 students in Sioux City, IA.
The top ranked public high schools in Sioux City, IA are East 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.
Sioux City, IA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in Sioux City have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public high schools.
Sioux City, IA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Iowa average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is East High School, with 95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Iowa or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public high school average of 26% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Sioux City, IA (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
East High School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3200 S. Cypress St.
Sioux City, IA 51106
(712) 274-4000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,495 students
Rank: #22.
North High School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4200 Cheyenne
Sioux City, IA 51104
(712) 239-7000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,634 students
Rank: #33.
West High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2001 Casselman
Sioux City, IA 51103
(712) 279-6772
Grades: 9-12
| 1,252 students
Rank: #44.
V.i.b.e. Academy (Virtual Institute For Brighter Education)
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
627 4th Street
Sioux City, IA 51101
(712) 279-6667
Grades: K-12
| 332 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Sioux City, Iowa

Sioux City, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1121 Jackson St
Sioux City, IA 51105
(712) 279-6736
Grades: 9-12
| 243 students
1114 W 27th St
Sioux City, IA 51103
(712) 279-6825
Grades: K-5
| 202 students
2410 W 1st St
Sioux City, IA 51103
(712) 279-6826
Grades: PK-5
| 200 students
1314 West 3rd St
Sioux City, IA 51103
(712) 279-6827
Grades: PK-5
| 307 students
4405 Central St
Sioux City, IA 51108
(712) 239-7033
Grades: PK-5
| 195 students
3409 Indiana Ave
Sioux City, IA 51106
(712) 274-4039
Grades: PK-5
| 257 students
115 Midvale Ave
Sioux City, IA 51104
(712) 279-6836
Grades: K-5
| 260 students
1800 Sioux Trail
Sioux City, IA 51106
(712) 274-4043
Grades: PK-5
| 288 students
1807 27th St
Sioux City, IA 51104
(712) 279-6838
Grades: PK-5
| 212 students
200 Paxton St
Sioux City, IA 51105
(712) 279-6839
Grades: PK-5
| 225 students
1623 Rebecca St
Sioux City, IA 51103
(712) 279-6845
Grades: PK-5
| 354 students
1800 Sioux Trail
Sioux City, IA 51106
(712) 274-4048
Grades: PK-5
| 332 students
4820 4th Ave
Sioux City, IA 51106
(712) 274-4050
Grades: K-5
| 336 students
822 Douglas
Sioux City, IA 51101
(712) 233-2688
Grades: 9-12
| 17 students
1010 Iowa St
Sioux City, IA 51105
(712) 279-6816
Grades: 6-8
| 779 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Sioux City, IA?
The top ranked public high schools in Sioux City, IA include East High School, North High School and West High School.
How many public high schools are located in Sioux City?
4 public high schools are located in Sioux City.
What is the racial composition of students in Sioux City?
Sioux City public high schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public high schools average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Sioux City are often viewed compared to one another?

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