For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 3,283 students in Waterloo, IA.
The top ranked public high schools in Waterloo, IA are West High School, East High School and Expo Alternative Learning Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Waterloo, 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 59% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in Waterloo have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public high schools.
Waterloo, IA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 78%, which is less than the Iowa average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is West High School, with 90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Iowa or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 56% 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 Waterloo, IA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West High School
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
425 E Ridgeway Ave
Waterloo, IA 50702
(319) 433-2700
Waterloo, IA 50702
(319) 433-2700
Grades: 9-12
| 1,652 students
Rank: #22.
East High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
214 High St
Waterloo, IA 50703
(319) 433-2400
Waterloo, IA 50703
(319) 433-2400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,022 students
Rank: #33.
Expo Alternative Learning Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1410 Independence Ave
Waterloo, IA 50703
(319) 433-1930
Waterloo, IA 50703
(319) 433-1930
Grades: 6-12
| 609 students
Waterloo, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1700 Downing Ave
Waterloo, IA 50701
(319) 433-2150
Waterloo, IA 50701
(319) 433-2150
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Expo High School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
927 Franklin
Waterloo, IA 50703
(319) 433-1930
Waterloo, IA 50703
(319) 433-1930
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
1913 Heath St
Waterloo, IA 50703
(319) 235-5557
Waterloo, IA 50703
(319) 235-5557
Grades: PK
| 32 students
233 Edwards St
Waterloo, IA 50703
(319) 433-1960
Waterloo, IA 50703
(319) 433-1960
Grades: PK
| n/a students
200 E Arlington St
Waterloo, IA 50703
(319) 291-4883
Waterloo, IA 50703
(319) 291-4883
Grades: K-5
| 79 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Waterloo, IA?
The top ranked public high schools in Waterloo, IA include West High School, East High School and Expo Alternative Learning Center.
How many public high schools are located in Waterloo?
3 public high schools are located in Waterloo.
What is the racial composition of students in Waterloo?
Waterloo public high schools minority enrollment is 56% 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 Waterloo are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Waterloo include: West High School vs. East High School, East High School vs. West High School, Expo Alternative Learning Center vs. East High School
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