- Northwest High School reported a higher dual enrollment than Waukee High School (760 vs. 646).
- Northwest High School reported a higher ap enrollment than Waukee High School (363 vs. 286).
- Northwest High School reported a higher sat/act participation than Waukee High School (358 vs. 312).
- 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 Northwest High School (388 vs. 361).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Northwest High School reported a higher dual enrollment than Waukee High School (760 vs. 646).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Northwest High School reported a higher violent incidents than Waukee High School (10 vs. 2).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Northwest High School reported a higher students per counselor than Waukee High School (333.3:1 vs. 289.5:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
16 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Reported Only at Waukee High School
2 metrics were reported by Waukee High School. Comparable data for Northwest High School is missing or suppressed.
Graduation rate
98%
Graduating cohort
724
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
Waukee High School
$11,926.54
Northwest High School
$11,926.54
Local revenue share
Waukee High School
52.5%
Northwest High School
52.5%
State revenue share
Waukee High School
44.5%
Northwest High School
44.5%
Federal revenue share
Waukee High School
3%
Northwest High School
3%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Waukee High School
17.2%
Northwest 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.