What grades does Northwest High School serve?

Northwest High School is a High school serving students in Waukee, IA. The school is part of the local school district.

Where is Northwest High School located?

Northwest High School is located at Waukee, IA in a rural area.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Northwest High School?

Northwest High School has a student-teacher ratio of 21.2:1.

What schools are in Waukee, IA?

Waukee, IA is served by the local school district. Northwest High School is one of the High schools in the area.

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Northwest High School — School Calendar 2026-27

High|Waukee, Iowa|Waukee Comm School District

Waukee, IA 50263

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First Day of PreschoolEvent

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School Profile

Grades

10–12

Enrollment

1,524

Student:Teacher

21.2:1

Locale

Rural

District

Waukee Comm School District

Econ. Disadvantaged

13.7%

Phone

(515)987-5161

School Statistics

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

AP Program

16 courses offered

363 students enrolled

Gifted & Talented

100 students enrolled

Dual Enrollment

760 students enrolled

SAT/ACT

358 test takers

Athletics

21 sports, 58 teams

1,330 participants

Student-Teacher Ratio: 20.4:1

Worse than average in IA

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

1:1 Devices

Student devices available

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

1,333

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

77.28

100% fully certified

Counselors

Nurses

School Resource Officers

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$11,927

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$7,406

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$17,424

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 3%State 45%Local 53%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$287,903

+1.5% 1yr+27.9% 5yr

Des Moines, IA metro area

Community Need Level

Low

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

10.0%

Below 150% poverty line

3.0%

Unemployment rate

4.4%

Uninsured residents

3.7%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

1,641

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

1,527

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

1,574

Current enrollment

Coming Up

Thu, Aug 20, 2026

K-12 Open House

Event

Mon, Aug 24, 2026

First Day of School

Event

Mon, Aug 24, 2026

Kindergarten Transition Days

Event

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Date	Event	Type	Level
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor Day No School	Holiday	—
Mon, Sep 21, 2026	Yom Kippur No School	Holiday	—
Fri, Oct 23, 2026	End of Term 1	Event	—
Mon, Oct 26, 2026	No School/Teacher Work Day	Staff Day	—
Tue, Oct 27, 2026	Beginning of Term 2	Event	—
Sun, Nov 8, 2026	Diwali	Holiday	—
Wed, Nov 25, 2026	Thanksgiving Break No School	Break	—
Wed, Dec 23, 2026	Winter Break No School	Break	—
Fri, Dec 25, 2026	Christmas Day	Holiday	—
Thu, Jan 14, 2027	End of Term 2	Event	—
Fri, Jan 15, 2027	No School/Teacher Work Day	Staff Day	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	MLK Day No School	Holiday	—
Tue, Jan 19, 2027	Beginning of Term 3	Event	—
Fri, Feb 26, 2027	No School - Teacher Work Day	Staff Day	—
Tue, Mar 9, 2027	Eid Al Fitr No School	Holiday	—
Mon, Mar 15, 2027	Spring Break No School	Break	—
Fri, Mar 26, 2027	No School/Teacher Work Day	Staff Day	—
Tue, Mar 30, 2027	End of Term 3	Event	—
Wed, Mar 31, 2027	Beginning of Term 4	Event	—
Fri, Apr 23, 2027	No School/Teacher Work Day	Staff Day	—
Sun, May 16, 2027	High School Graduation	Event	—
Thu, May 27, 2027	Last Day of Preschool	Event	—
Fri, May 28, 2027	Last Day of School Early Dismissal	Event	—