What grades does Waukee High School serve?

As a High school, Waukee High School serves students in Waukee, IA. The school is administered by the local school district.

Where is Waukee High School located?

You can find Waukee High School in Waukee, IA.

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

At Waukee High School, there are approximately 17.5 students for every teacher.

What schools are in Waukee, IA?

Waukee High School is among the schools serving Waukee, IA. The school is part of the local school system.

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Waukee High School — School Calendar 2026-27

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Upcoming Events

Sep

Mon

Yom KippurHolidayDistrict-wide

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Oct

Fri

End of Term 1EventDistrict-wide

Oct

Mon

No School/Teacher Work DayStaff DayDistrict-wide

Oct

Tue

Beginning of Term 2EventDistrict-wide

Nov

Sun

DiwaliHolidayDistrict-wide

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Nov

Wed

Thanksgiving BreakBreakDistrict-wide

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

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School Profile

Grades

10–12

Enrollment

1,345

Student:Teacher

17.5:1

Locale

Suburban

District

Waukee Comm School District

Econ. Disadvantaged

23.5%

Phone

(515)987-5163

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

82%

86th percentile in IA

Math Proficiency

74%

70th percentile in IA

Graduation Rate

98%

Chronic Absenteeism

24.4%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

AP Program

16 courses offered

286 students enrolled

Gifted & Talented

87 students enrolled

Dual Enrollment

646 students enrolled

SAT/ACT

312 test takers

Athletics

22 sports, 22 teams

741 participants

Student-Teacher Ratio: 18.6:1

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

1,158

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

73.75

100% fully certified

Counselors

Nurses

1.5

School Resource Officers

Security Staff

0.94

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)

1,375

Current enrollment

Declining(-37% 5yr)

Coming Up

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

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Events marked District-wide apply to all schools in Waukee Comm School District. Waukee High School follows the district calendar.

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