- Enrollment
- 1,375
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Waukee, IA
Northwest High School
Federal NCES profile for Northwest High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 193051002303
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northwest High School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also one of the largest schools in Iowa.
- #5 of 10
- public schools in Waukee · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 1,574
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Northwest High School ranks #5 of 10 public schools in Waukee, IA.
School address
District: Waukee Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 193051002303 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+97 students YoY
Northwest High School grew from 1,427 students in 2022-23 to 1,524 in 2023-24 (+6.8%).
Teacher FTE added 0.0 → 72.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+97 students YoY 193051002303 · Waukee, IA High · MID · TRAD
1,574 enr · 11.1% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Waukee High School (1,375 students)
Northwest High School grew from 1,427 students in 2022-23 to 1,524 in 2023-24 (+6.8%). Teacher FTE added 0.0 → 72.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Northwest High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Northwest High School
1,574 students
- Waukee High Sc
Waukee High School
1,375 students
- South Middle S
South Middle School
1,092 students
- Timberline Sch
Timberline School
992 students
- Waukee Middle
Waukee Middle School
867 students
- Walnut Hills E
Walnut Hills Elementary School
708 students
What this shows Northwest High School reports 1,574 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northwest High School compares
Northwest High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.1% | ▼ 70% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,574 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
1,574
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
11.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% below the Iowa average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Engagement
23.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,927
per pupil, district-wide
- below Iowa avg of $13,441
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 394 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 54 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 76.2%
Hispanic or Latino 7.1%
African American 5.8%
Asian 5.8%
Two or More 5.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 76.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.5, Northwest High School is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 16
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Waukee Comm School District reports $11,927 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Northwest High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waukee High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| South Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Timberline School | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Waukee Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Walnut Hills Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Northwest High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,092
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 992
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 867
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 708
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar high schools in Waukee
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Frequently asked questions about Northwest High School
How many students attend Northwest High School?
Northwest High School has 1,574 students enrolled. It is a high school in Waukee, IA. CCD year-over-year: 1,427 (2022-23) → 1,524 (2023-24), up 97.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Northwest High School?
11.1% of students at Northwest High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northwest High School?
The largest demographic group at Northwest High School is White at 76.2% of enrollment, in Waukee, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northwest High School?
Northwest High School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Northwest High School rank among public schools in Waukee?
By Resource Investment Index, Northwest High School ranks #5 of 10 public schools in Waukee, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Waukee on the city page.
What other schools are in Waukee Comm School District?
Besides Northwest High School, Waukee Comm School District also operates Waukee High School (1,375 students), South Middle School (1,092 students), and Timberline School (992 students). See the Waukee Comm School District district page for the complete list.