Expo Alternative Learning Center

Public Middle, High School | Grade 6-12

1410 Independence Ave, Waterloo, IA

Waterloo Community School District

561 Students

C-

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
16:1

Math Proficiency
20%

Reading Proficiency
40%

Average GPA
2.83

Graduation Rate
32%

C-

Academics

Teachers

College Prep

C-

Administration

Resources/Facilities

Clubs and Activities

B-

Food

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Average GPA 2.83	Reading Proficiency 40%
Math Proficiency 20%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 16:1 Teachers 35	Full Time Teachers 35
Teachers in First or Second Year 9.1%

Clubs and Activities

Girls Athletic Participation

Very Low

Boys Athletic Participation

Very Low

Test Scores

Equity

College Readiness

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

157:1

Student Diversity

Female 53.3%	Male 46.7%
White 37.1%	Black 35.3%
Two or more races 13.4%	Hispanic 10.1%
Asian 1.5%	Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 1.5%
Native American 1.2%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.

Hawkeye Community College 8 Students

University of Northern Iowa 7 Students

University of Iowa 6 Students

Iowa State University 5 Students

Wartburg College 4 Students

Drake University 3 Students

Full Sail University 3 Students

Des Moines Area Community College 2 Students

Morningside University 2 Students

Academy of Art University 2 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.

Psychology 4 Students

Game Design and Interactive Media 3 Students

Business 2 Students

Biology 2 Students

Computer Science 2 Students

Communications 2 Students

Neuroscience and Neurobiology 2 Students

Veterinary Technician and Assistant 2 Students

Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management 2 Students

Esthetician and Skin Care 2 Students

This School’s Reviews

3.0 Alum

9/24/2017

The school is an alternative route for graduation for students either seeking a faster track to their diploma or who have found themselves unable to participate in the public school system (e.g. because of homelessness, pregnancy, conduct problems).

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Agents Specializing in Waterloo

Jaime Hymer

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(319) 382-0391

320 Total Sales

9 in Waterloo

$55K - $218K Price Range

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Iowa Land Management & Real Estate

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$170,000 Price

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3 Beds
1 Bath
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$95,000

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,302 Sq Ft

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(319) 403-5045

$169,500

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,176 Sq Ft

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(319) 246-5306

$159,990

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,578 Sq Ft

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(319) 403-3050

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3 Beds
2 Baths
1,792 Sq Ft

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(319) 820-4212

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Land
0 Sq Ft Lot

0 Plain View St
Unit NBR20261276

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3 Beds
1 Bath
1,618 Sq Ft

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6 Baths
5,059 Sq Ft

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2.5 Baths
2,616 Sq Ft

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$125,000

Land
1.59 Acres Lot

0 Logan Ave

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408 Sq Ft

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Land
2.29 Acres Lot

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1-2 Baths
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1 Bath
675+ Sq Ft

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1 Bath
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1 Bath
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2 Baths
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Leavitt Park Apartments
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1 Bath
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East High School

9th to 12th
Public

C+

Columbus Catholic School

9th to 12th
Private

Cedar Ridge Christian School

Pre-K to 12th
Private

Iowa Black Hawk County Waterloo 50703

Expo Alternative Learning Center is a public school for students in grades 6-12 in Waterloo, IA and is served by the Waterloo Community School District in Iowa. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 561 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 20% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 40% are proficient in reading. Expo Alternative Learning Center has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C- and a GreatSchools Rating of 1 out of 10. The average GPA is 2.83, and the graduation rate is 32%. Discover additional schools in the area, like East High School, Columbus Catholic School, Cedar Ridge Christian School, and more. Learn more about what Waterloo has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Expo Alternative Learning Center.

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