- Waukee High School reported a higher graduating cohort than Van Meter High School (724 vs. 53).
- Waukee High School reported a higher dual enrollment than Van Meter High School (646 vs. 96).
- Waukee High School reported a higher chronically absent students than Van Meter High School (388 vs. 83).
- Source Data Limit: 11 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
- Source Data Limit: 2 additional metrics are reported by only one school.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Waukee High School reported a higher chronically absent students than Van Meter High School (388 vs. 83).
Graduation Outcomes
Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies
Waukee High School reported a higher graduating cohort than Van Meter High School (724 vs. 53).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Waukee High School reported a higher dual enrollment than Van Meter High School (646 vs. 96).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Waukee High School reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than Van Meter High School (28 vs. 11).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Van Meter High School reported a higher students per counselor than Waukee High School (314.4:1 vs. 289.5:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
20 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Reported Only at Waukee High School
2 metrics were reported by Waukee High School. Comparable data for Van Meter High School is missing or suppressed.
Graduation rate
98%
Gifted & talented
87
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
Van Meter High School
$9,683.49
Waukee High School
$11,926.54
Local revenue share
Van Meter High School
48.2%
Waukee High School
52.5%
State revenue share
Van Meter High School
48.9%
Waukee High School
44.5%
Federal revenue share
Van Meter High School
2.9%
Waukee High School
3%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Van Meter High School
16.4%
Waukee High School
17.2%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Dallas County
$102,349
Dallas County
$102,349
Poverty rate
Dallas County
5.8%
Dallas County
5.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Dallas County
51.6%
Dallas County
51.6%
Unemployment rate
Dallas County
2.6%
Dallas County
2.6%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.