- Enrollment
- 1,574
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 44/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Waukee, IA
Waukee High School
Federal NCES profile for Waukee 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 193051001744
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Waukee High School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Iowa schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Iowa.
- #5 of 10
- public schools in Waukee · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.8:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 21.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Waukee High School has class sizes larger than 83% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Waukee High School ranks #5 of 10 public schools in Waukee, IA.
School address
District: Waukee Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 193051001744 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+77 students YoY
Waukee High School grew from 1,268 students in 2022-23 to 1,345 in 2023-24 (+6.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 82.4 → 77.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+77 students YoY 193051001744 · Waukee, IA High · MID · TRAD
1,375 enr · 16.8:1 · 21.2% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Northwest High School (1,574 students)
Waukee High School grew from 1,268 students in 2022-23 to 1,345 in 2023-24 (+6.1%). Teacher FTE lost 82.4 → 77.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Waukee High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northwest High
Northwest High School
1,574 students
- This school
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 Waukee High School reports 1,375 students on the CCD universe file.
How Waukee High School compares
Waukee 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.8:1 | ▲ 14% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.2% | ▼ 42% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,375 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,375
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% below the Iowa average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 83% in Iowa - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
23.8%
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 344 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 45 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 63.3%
African American 10.3%
Hispanic or Latino 9.2%
Asian 9.0%
Two or More 7.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 63.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.6, Waukee 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 Waukee High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| South Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Timberline School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Waukee Middle School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Walnut Hills Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Waukee 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.
Similar enrollment (~1,375 students)
Frequently asked questions about Waukee High School
How many students attend Waukee High School?
Waukee High School has 1,375 students enrolled. It is a high school in Waukee, IA. CCD year-over-year: 1,268 (2022-23) → 1,345 (2023-24), up 77.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waukee High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Waukee High School is 16.8:1, which is 14% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Waukee High School?
21.2% of students at Waukee High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Waukee High School?
The largest demographic group at Waukee High School is White at 63.3% of enrollment, in Waukee, IA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Waukee High School?
Waukee High School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Waukee High School rank among public schools in Waukee?
By Resource Investment Index, Waukee 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 Waukee High School, Waukee Comm School District also operates Northwest High School (1,574 students), South Middle School (1,092 students), and Timberline School (992 students). See the Waukee Comm School District district page for the complete list.