Northwest High School

Northwest High School serves 1,524 students in grades 10-12 in Waukee, Iowa, with a student-teacher ratio of 21.2:1 and 72 full-time equivalent teachers. This regular public school ranks #684 out of 1,288 Iowa high schools, placing it in the 47th percentile statewide, with room for academic growth as reflected in its 5.4 out of 10 MySchoolScout rating. Academically, Northwest High School shows solid performance in English Language Arts, with 77% of students scoring proficient or above across grade levels.

Math achievement reaches 69% proficiency, indicating strong foundational skills among the student body. The school's academic score of 6.6 out of 10 suggests consistent educational delivery within the district's framework. The school draws from an affluent community in the 50263 ZIP code area, where families enjoy a median household income of $107,288 and median home values of $309,900.

With 59% of residents holding bachelor's degrees or higher and a low poverty rate of 5.8%, the area reflects a well-educated, economically stable population of 25,635 residents. Northwest High School sits in a rural setting near town, providing students with a blend of small-town community feel and access to broader educational and extracurricular opportunities.

The student-teacher ratio at Northwest High School is 21.2:1, which is higher than the national average. This may mean larger class sizes, so parents should ask about classroom support, teaching assistants, and how the school differentiates instruction for students who need extra help.

Located in a rural area, Northwest High School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.