Metro High School

Metro High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1212 7th St SE,  Cedar Rapids, IA
Cedar Rapids Community School District
4.0
5.0
343 Students
C
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Math Proficiency
12%
Reading Proficiency
27%
Average GPA
2.67
Graduation Rate
27%

Niche Grade

C-
Academics
C
Teachers
B-
College Prep
C
Administration
C
Resources/Facilities
B-
Clubs and Activities
B-
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
2.67
Reading Proficiency
27%
Math Proficiency
12%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
25
Full Time Teachers
25
Teachers in First or Second Year
1.2%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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GreatSchools Rating Details

Test Scores

Math
14.4%
Science
10.3%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
230:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.1%
Female
47.6%
White
40.9%
Black
30.9%
Two or more races
15.9%
Hispanic
8.8%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
2.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Kirkwood Community College 14 Students
Mount Mercy Campus of St. Ambrose University 9 Students
University of Iowa 7 Students
Coe College 6 Students
University of Northern Iowa 5 Students
Cornell College 4 Students
Iowa State University 3 Students
Viterbo University 3 Students
Bradley University 2 Students
Full Sail University 2 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 5 Students
Social Work and Youth Services 3 Students
Psychiatric and Mental Health Services 3 Students
Business 2 Students
Nursing 2 Students
Education 2 Students
Arts 2 Students
Human Services 2 Students
Automotive Mechanics 1 Students
Art History 1 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 8 Reviews
4.0 Sophomore
10/7/2018
This is my 3rd year at Metro. The teachers are very helpful and actually care about you. They have a safe space for LGBTQ+ students like me. They welcome students of all races, genders, sexualities, religions etc.
5.0 Senior
10/2/2018
I am Daha and it is honor for me to be part of the students who are applying this scholarship and for me even though I am still in high school but I am still good at math and science which are one of my favorite subjects and I am glade to be in this school who Provides all the needs that I want and I wish to get more
GreatSchools Reviews
5.0 1 Review
5.0 other
8/1/2013
I am a student at metro high school and it is the best school I've ever went to. Everyone knows each other and the teachers actually care about u in school and out in the community. I love going here and they help students find a job and fill out applications for college. They help students with any...

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Metro High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Cedar Rapids, IA and is served by the Cedar Rapids Community School District in Iowa. The school has a total enrollment of 343 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 12% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 27% are proficient in reading. Metro High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 1 out of 10. The average GPA is 2.67, and the graduation rate is 27%. The average home value in this area is $172,990. Discover additional schools in the area, like City View Community High School, George Washington High School, Thomas Jefferson High School, and more. Learn more about what Cedar Rapids has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Metro High School.

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