MID CITY HIGH SCHOOL
Mid City High is a public high school that is part of the Davenport Comm School District school district, located in Davenport, IA with about 250 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. With about 26 teachers, Mid City High has a student/teacher ratio of about 9:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Mid City High School, located in Davenport, Iowa, serves as an alternative educational environment within the Davenport Community School District. The school is specifically designed to support students who may benefit from a non-traditional setting, offering a flexible academic structure that prioritizes individualized learning, credit recovery, and student-centered support systems. By focusing on smaller class sizes and personalized attention, the school aims to help students overcome barriers to graduation and prepare them for post-secondary success, whether that involves further education, career training, or the workforce.
The culture at Mid City High is built upon fostering strong relationships between students and staff, creating a supportive community that emphasizes resilience and personal growth. The school integrates core academic curriculum with social-emotional learning, recognizing that student well-being is essential to academic achievement. By providing a personalized pathway to a high school diploma, Mid City High plays a vital role in the district’s efforts to ensure that all students, regardless of their unique circumstances, have the resources and environment necessary to reach their full potential.
For more information, contact Mid City High at (563) 336-7600 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Davenport, IA 52806
(563) 336-7600
MID CITY HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Davenport, IA with about 250 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Iowa
School Details
- Level:
-
High School
(Alternative Education School)
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Davenport Comm School District
- Total Students:
- 250
- Teachers:
- 26.21
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Supplemental Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 250 students
- White
- 61.6%
- Black or African American
- 16.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 15.2%
- Two or more races
- 7.2%
- Female
- 54.4%
- Male
- 45.6%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.