Waukon High School

Waukon High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1061 3rd Ave NW,  Waukon, IA
Allamakee Community School District
3.5
5.0
378 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
67%
Reading Proficiency
85%
Average GPA
3.48
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.48
Reading Proficiency
85%
Math Proficiency
67%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
25
Full Time Teachers
25
Teachers in First or Second Year
4.7%
College Prep
Average ACT
24
Math
24
English
24
Reading
25
Science
24
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
75.6%
Science
72.7%
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
375:1

Student Diversity

Male
56.3%
Female
43.7%
White
94.7%
Hispanic
3.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.1%
Two or more races
<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 70 Students
University of Northern Iowa 63 Students
Iowa State University 45 Students
Northeast Iowa Community College - Calmar 45 Students
Wartburg College 22 Students
Luther College 16 Students
Kirkwood Community College 15 Students
Hawkeye Community College 15 Students
University of Dubuque 14 Students
Mount Mercy Campus of St. Ambrose University 12 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 21 Students
Business 17 Students
Biology 15 Students
Accounting 12 Students
Psychology 10 Students
Elementary Education 10 Students
Animal Sciences and Husbandry 10 Students
Marketing 8 Students
Radiologic Technician 8 Students
Computer Science 7 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.5 91 Reviews
5.0 Senior
1/30/2024
Waukon High School is a good school. I would recommend this school to all of the students that I have ever gone to school with. This school has given me so many opportunities to myself and make friends with other people.
3.0 Senior
2/7/2022
I didn't grow up in Waukon, moving here in 10th grade really showed me a new school experience. I liked the friendly teachers that were very welcoming to me. On the other hand they really need to work on how their students behave. I would like to see their punishment and teaching manners system change dramatically really soon.
3.0 Alum
1/8/2022
I had an average experience during my senior year which is the only time I attended Waukon High School.
GreatSchools Reviews
5.0 1 Review
5.0 other
3/7/2010
My oldest daughter went to school here for a little over 2 years. She absolutely loved the school and most of the teachers. The staff was always very warm and welcoming to parents and had plenty of activities for the kids to do. I especially have to mention the music program at this school. This sch...

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Waukon High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Waukon, IA, in the Waukon neighborhood, and is served by the Allamakee Community School District in Iowa. The school has a total enrollment of 378 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 67% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 85% are proficient in reading. Waukon High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.48, the graduation rate is 95%, and the average ACT score is 24. The average home value in this area is $198,062. Discover additional schools in the area, like Waukon Middle School, East Campus Elementary School, West Campus Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Waukon has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Waukon High School.

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