Waukee High School vs. Valley High School
Should you attend Waukee High School or Valley High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Waukee High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
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Graduation Rate
Valley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
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Graduation Rate
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,345 students in grades 10-12, Waukee High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 2,111 students in grades 10-12, Valley High School ranks in the top 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 is 66% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
10-12
10-12
Total Students
1,345 students
2,111 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
78 teachers
123 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#575 out of 1233 schools in IA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#600 out of 1233 schools in IA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
66%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
75%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
65%
Graduation Rate
98%
96%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 10 Students
451
698
Grade 11 Students
444
745
Grade 12 Students
450
668
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
9%
5%
% Hispanic
9%
19%
% Black
10%
12%
% White
64%
58%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
6%
Diversity Score
0.56
0.61
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
25%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
1%
