Waukee High School
| Waukee High School | |
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| 555 SE University Avenue Waukee, IA 50263 |
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| Type | Public high school |
| School district | Waukee Community Schools |
| Superintendent | Cindi McDonald |
| Principal | Cary Justmann |
| Faculty | 112 |
| Enrollment | 1,350 (as of 2012-13) |
| Student to teacher ratio | 13.1 |
| Color(s) | Purple and Gold |
| Athletics conference | Central Iowa Metro League |
| Nickname | Warriors |
| Rival | Valley High School Dowling Catholic |
| Information | 515-987-5163 |
| Website | Waukee High |
Waukee High School (also known as Waukee Senior High School) is a three-year public high school in Waukee, Iowa, United States. The school hosts grades 10-12. It is run by the Waukee Community School District. Freshmen attend one of two separate 8/9 schools, Prairieview or Timberline.
As of the 2012-13 school year, the school has an enrollment of 1,350 students and 112 faculties with a 13:1 student-teacher ratio.
The high school first opened its doors in 1997. Since then it has renovated and expanded in 2000, 2003, 2005, and 2012. The latest renovation included "an additional 24 classrooms (including three new computer labs, a new media center, and three new science rooms), renovated classrooms, Waukee Fieldhouse, and additional locker rooms." The new fieldhouse has created some controversy because of its considerable cost (nearly $15 million). The gym's large video screen features such amenities as instant replay and player introduction clips.
During the 2012-2013 school year, there were 1,350 students enrolled at the high school. This number has grown exponentially over the years, as Waukee is the fastest growing school district in Iowa.
During the 2010-2011 school year, 90% of enrolled students were white (state average was 81%).
Waukee High School uses a block-scheduling system which has students spending their day in just four classes per day for 90 minutes each. In the average high school class system (eight classes per day), students spend a whole year enrolled in their core classes with semester-long electives. Waukee's block-scheduling keeps students in their core classes for a semester with quarter-long electives. Research has shown that this system creates better attendance rates and more Honor Roll students than traditional class scheduling.
The school has traditionally boasted good grades and test scores. In 2012, the school tested at a 92% proficiency rate for math (state average 83%) and a 94% proficiency rate for reading (state average 84%). The school received the highest possible rating on greatschool.org. The class of 2011 held an ACT composite score average of 23.5 (state average was 22.3).
Since the 2006-2007 school year, Waukee High School ) has been competing in the CIML (Central Iowa Metro League). In 1997, Waukee was one of the smallest schools in the state, competing at 1A and 2A levels (1A to 5A in order of increasing school size). The school spent several years at the 3A level and has since subsequently risen to 4A and now 5A (the largest class in the state of Iowa). Waukee initially joined the CIML in the Iowa conference; however, since Ankeny has split into two high schools, the league is now moving to a four-conference format for the 2013-2014 seasons.
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