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Bettendorf High School

High School · Bettendorf Comm School District · Bettendorf, IA

A Bettendorf Comm School District high school serving grades 9th – 12th.

3333 18th Street, Bettendorf, IA 52722

  • Math 76% vs IA 67% (2025)
  • Reading 81% vs IA 74% (2025)
  • 94.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.1Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-0.75 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics6.9Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency75.7% (2025 ISASP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency80.9% (2025 ISASP)
Math vs. State Avg+9.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+3.8 pts
Overall Proficiency78% (2025 ISASP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)79% (model expectation from 2025 ISASP)
vs. Expected-0.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile54th
College Readiness6.8Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate94%
AP Participation20.1%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.7Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.3:1
District spending per student$12,255
Chronic Absenteeism30.4%

Students at Bettendorf High School score 78% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 79%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 ISASP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.

Math Proficiency76%(2025 ISASP)
School
State
67%(2025 ISASP)
ELA Proficiency81%(2025 ISASP)
School
State
74%(2025 ISASP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 6 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 78% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
83%
ELA
85%
2010
Math
78%
ELA
80%
2011
Math
90%
ELA
90%
2012
Math
86%
ELA
88%
2013
Math
86%
ELA
82%
2014
Math
88%
ELA
85%
2015
Math
82%
ELA
77%
2016
Math
89%
ELA
86%
2017
Math
91%
ELA
86%
2018
Math
78%
ELA
80%
2019
Math
78%
ELA
80%
2020*
Math
71%
ELA
77%
2021*
Math
71%
ELA
77%
2022
Math
65%
ELA
75%
2025
Math
76%
ELA
81%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 80% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 82% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 35 test records from IA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

29.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Bettendorf High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 47Car-Dependent
  • Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated975/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bettendorf), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$105,763

Median home value

$300,800

Median rent

$1,150/mo

College educated

51.7%

Homeownership

75.7%

Poverty rate

6.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 52722; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
20.1% participation·State avg: 1.7 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics23sports offered
11 boys'·12 girls'·39 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Morning Star AcademyPrivate · tuition6.0privatePK–120.8 mi190Compare →
Pleasant Valley High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.69–121.4 mi1,679Compare →
Rivermont CollegiatePrivate · tuition8.0privatePK–122.0 mi177Compare →
Central High SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.99–124.5 mi1,431Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Bettendorf Comm School District

Schools in district
7
Rank in district
#4 of 7
District spending per student
$12,255NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
9.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Bettendorf High School is listed in Bettendorf Comm School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Bettendorf High School

Bettendorf High School is a public high school in Bettendorf, IA, part of Bettendorf Comm School District, serving approximately 1,485 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #752 of 1,280 schools in IA. State assessment records show 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Bettendorf High School

What grades does Bettendorf High School serve?

Bettendorf High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Bettendorf High School?

Bettendorf High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,485 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Bettendorf High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Bettendorf High School is 15.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Bettendorf High School rank in IA?

Bettendorf High School ranks #752 of 1,280 schools in IA.

What is Bettendorf High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Bettendorf High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Bettendorf High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Bettendorf High School has 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Bettendorf High School a charter school?

No, Bettendorf High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Bettendorf High School a Title I school?

No, Bettendorf High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bettendorf High School?

29.4% of students at Bettendorf High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,485
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
97
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Scott County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
30.4%
4-Year Graduation
94.0%
Area population (ZIP 52722)
40,878
Area average commute
19.1 min
Area median age
39.9
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 ISASP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 ISASP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 ISASP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 ISASP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 52722; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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