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Iowa City High School

1900 Morningside Dr, Iowa City, IA, 52245

Top 10% School in Iowa

Ranked 76 of 183 in Iowa

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About Iowa City High School

Iowa City High School is a well-known public school in Iowa City, Iowa, that serves students in grades 9 through 12. It is known as one of the best schools in the state and has a strong academic environment where students can take Advanced Placement classes. 44% of students participate in AP classes. The school has a wide range of students, with 48% of them being minorities and 43% of them being economically disadvantaged.Iowa City High School does well in school, with a 71% proficiency rate in Reading and a 63% proficiency rate in Mathematics, and it is one of the

best High School in "Iowa"

. It is one of five high schools in its district and is known for having high standards and a welcoming environment. The ACT and SAT are two college entrance exams that help students get ready for college and beyond. The school is one of the best because it is dedicated to academic excellence and has a lively, welcoming community that gets students ready for a wide range of future activities.

Iowa City High School Contact Information

Address

1900 Morningside Dr, Iowa City, IA, 52245

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Phone

(319) 688-1040

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 63%
Reading 71%
State average proficiency is 63% in Math and 71% in Reading.
100
Full-time Teachers
16 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
1606
Total Students
$40997
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 76 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Iowa City High School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:50 AM to 4:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:35 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 50.5%
Asian 2.43%
Hispanic 19.36%
Black 20.17%
Two+ Races 5.48%
Native Am. 0.06%
White
50.5%
Asian
2.43%
Hispanic
19.36%
Black
20.17%
Two+ Races
5.48%
Native Am.
0.06%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 1606
46.26%
743 Female
51.87%
833 Male

Student Population

1606 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

401 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

A lot of kids are currently taking part in Iowa City High School's "Little Hawks" performance programs. The school's music department recently won top honors at the State Large Group Festival. Recent upgrades to the campus's buildings, such as the renovations to the old library and the expansion of the athletic training areas, have been good for the campus. Students are also using the new Career and Technical Education (CTE) pathways to get hands-on experience in health sciences and digital media.

FAQ

Q1. Can students take AP classes at Iowa City High School?

Ans. Yes, students can get ready for college-level work by taking Advanced Placement classes and tests.

Q2. Are there advanced classes available?

Ans. Yes, of course! Honors and AP classes at Iowa City High School push students to think critically and do their best work.

Q3. How do parents find out about their child's academic progress?

Ans. The district's online portal lets students see their grades and attendance.

Q4. Do students get help with standardized tests?

Ans. Yes. Yes, of course! The school has resources to help students get ready for the SAT and ACT tests.

Q5. Does Iowa City High School encourage new ideas?

Ans. Yes, project-based learning lets students think critically and come up with creative ways to solve problems.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
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The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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