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Best High Schools in Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Compare 8 high schools in Cedar Rapids. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.

8
High Schools
Public & Charter Schools
20,705
Total Students
Across Cedar Rapids
16.3:1
Avg Student-Teacher Ratio
District average
8 schools found

About High Schools in Cedar Rapids

Cedar Rapids, Iowa offers 8 high schools providing comprehensive education for students preparing for college and careers. These schools offer diverse academic programs, extracurricular activities, and advanced placement courses.

John F Kennedy High School

publichighGrade 9-12
4545 Wenig Rd Ne, Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
6.9
Rating
Students
1,648
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
74%
Math Proficiency
63%

Prairie High School

publichighGrade 9-12
401 76Th Ave Sw, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
6.4
Rating
Students
1,766
Student-Teacher
18:1
ELA Proficiency
70%
Math Proficiency
57%

George Washington High School

publichighGrade 9-12
2205 Forest Dr Se, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
5.1
Rating
Students
1,182
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
60%
Math Proficiency
42%

Prairie Crossing

publichighK-12
5400 Kirkwood Blvd Sw, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
5
Rating
Students
67
Student-Teacher
4:1
ELA Proficiency
50%
Math Proficiency
50%

Thomas Jefferson High School

publichighGrade 9-12
1243 20Th St Sw, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
4.7
Rating
Students
1,501
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
55%
Math Proficiency
38%

Metro High School

publichighGrade 9-12
1212 7Th St Se, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
2
Rating
Students
288
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
27%
Math Proficiency
12%

City View High

publichighGrade 9-11
501 1St St Se, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
N/A
Rating
Students
100
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
N/A
Math Proficiency
N/A

Empowering Excellence Charter School

publichighGrade 9-12
1800 1St Ave Ne # 201, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
N/A
Rating
Students
120
Student-Teacher
120:1
ELA Proficiency
N/A
Math Proficiency
N/A

School Insights

Metrics for currently filtered schools

Academic Proficiency

Math44%
ELA56%

Students meeting state proficiency standards

Class Size Distribution

Small (<15:1)2
Moderate (15-20:1)5
Large (>20:1)1

Smaller classes allow more individual attention

Highlights

  • 0% of schools rated 8/10 or above
  • 1,766 students at Prairie High School
  • Best ratio: 4:1

Frequently Asked Questions

How many high schools are in Cedar Rapids, Iowa?

There are several high schools in Cedar Rapids, offering diverse academic programs, extracurricular activities, and college preparation courses.

What is the best high school in Cedar Rapids?

Based on our ratings, the top-rated high schools in Cedar Rapids include schools with ratings of 6.9 or higher. Use our filters to view all high schools sorted by rating.

What is the average student-teacher ratio in Cedar Rapids?

The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in Cedar Rapids is 16.3:1.