Maquoketa Community High School

Maquoketa Community High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
600 Washington St,  Maquoketa, IA
Maquoketa Community School District
3.6
1.0
495 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
53%
Reading Proficiency
68%
Average GPA
3.37
Graduation Rate
82%
Annual Tuition
$0

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.37
Reading Proficiency
68%
Math Proficiency
53%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
34
Full Time Teachers
34
Teachers in First or Second Year
17.9%
College Prep
Average ACT
23
Math
22
English
22
Reading
25
Science
23
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
49.9%
Science
38.7%
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
275:1

Student Diversity

Female
53.4%
Male
46.6%
White
89.4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
3.4%
Two or more races
3.4%
Hispanic
2%
Black
1.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

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 73 Students
University of Northern Iowa 50 Students
Iowa State University 44 Students
Kirkwood Community College 40 Students
University of Dubuque 27 Students
St. Ambrose University 23 Students
Wartburg College 21 Students
University of Wisconsin - Platteville 19 Students
Mount Mercy University 19 Students
Drake University 18 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Elementary Education 20 Students
Nursing 19 Students
Business 15 Students
Biology 14 Students
Psychology 11 Students
Dental Hygiene 9 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 7 Students
Accounting 7 Students
Graphic Design 7 Students
Veterinary Sciences 7 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 62 Reviews
4.0 Freshman
2/26/2018
The teachers at Maquoketa High School are always welcoming you with a warm smile and always has something great to learn and experience everyday.
3.0 Alum
2/20/2018
Maquoketa High School is a below average school in my opinion. It is very much need of a different curriculum and more educated and experienced instructors.
4.0 NicheUser
3/30/2016
The teachers often go above and beyond to help
GreatSchools Reviews
1.0 1 Review
1.0 parent
8/23/2020
Letting my children attend this school was the biggest mistake that I have made in my life, and this is saying something, as I have made quite a few mistakes.

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Maquoketa Community High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Maquoketa, IA, in the Maquoketa neighborhood, and is served by the Maquoketa Community School District in Iowa. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 495 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 53% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 68% are proficient in reading. Maquoketa Community High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 2 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.37, the graduation rate is 82%, and the average ACT score is 23. The average home value in this area is $188,642. Discover additional schools in the area, like Maquoketa Middle School, Briggs Elementary School, Cardinal Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Maquoketa has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Maquoketa Community High School.

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