Central Dewitt High School

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Central Dewitt High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
519 E 11th St,  DeWitt, IA
Central Dewitt School District
3.8
4.5
533 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
72%
Reading Proficiency
83%
Average GPA
3.6
Graduation Rate
92%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.6
Reading Proficiency
83%
Math Proficiency
72%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
36
Full Time Teachers
36
Teachers in First or Second Year
5.3%
College Prep
Average ACT
23
Math
21
English
23
Reading
25
Science
24
Number of AP Courses
7
AP Pass Rate
44.4%
AP Math Enrollment
High
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
71.7%
Science
76.4%
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
516:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.3%
Female
47.7%
White
89.5%
Black
3.4%
Hispanic
3.4%
Two or more races
2.9%
Asian
<1%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Iowa 140 Students
Iowa State University 110 Students
University of Northern Iowa 69 Students
St. Ambrose University 60 Students
Eastern Iowa Community College 40 Students
Kirkwood Community College 34 Students
Wartburg College 24 Students
Drake University 23 Students
Loras College 22 Students
University of Wisconsin - Platteville 19 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 30 Students
Nursing 25 Students
Psychology 20 Students
Biology 18 Students
Accounting 17 Students
Elementary Education 15 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 12 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 11 Students
Criminology 11 Students
Liberal Arts and Humanities 10 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 77 Reviews
4.0 Sophomore
4/9/2025
It's pretty cool and I like it a lot better than my old school. The people here are pretty nice, not a lot of fights.
3.0 Alum
11/9/2021
It was a relatively good environment. I would have liked to see the teachers do more to help students from being excluded or made fun of.
4.0 Senior
3/22/2021
Very dedicated teachers that care about student success. Excellent facilities including a performing arts center which hosts many events.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.5 2 Reviews
4.0 parent
2/21/2009
5.0 student
3/20/2008

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Central Dewitt High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in DeWitt, IA, in the DeWitt neighborhood, and is served by the Central Dewitt School District in Iowa. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 533 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 72% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 83% are proficient in reading. Central Dewitt High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.6, the graduation rate is 92%, and the average ACT score is 23. The average home value in this area is $284,697. Discover additional schools in the area, like Prince of Peace Catholic School, Prince of Peace Catholic Academy, Morning Star Academy, and more. Learn more about what DeWitt has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Central Dewitt High School.

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