Metro High School

www.cr.k12.ia.us

340 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Metro High School, located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, is an alternative high school within the Cedar Rapids Community School District designed to provide a flexible and supportive educational environment. It caters to students who may benefit from a non-traditional setting, offering a smaller, personalized learning atmosphere that emphasizes individualized attention and student-centered growth. The school is known for its focus on helping students overcome barriers to graduation by fostering strong relationships between staff and pupils.

The curriculum at Metro is structured to meet the diverse needs of its student body, often utilizing project-based learning and flexible scheduling to accommodate different paces and styles of education. By prioritizing social-emotional support alongside academic achievement, the school aims to empower students to earn their diplomas while developing the life skills necessary for success beyond high school. It serves as a vital resource for the community, ensuring that all students have access to a pathway to graduation regardless of their personal or academic challenges.

340

Total Students

23.2

Full-Time Teachers

14.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

67.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Metro High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	139
Hispanic	30
Black	105
Asian	3
Two or More	54
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	7

White
139 (41.0 %)
Black
105 (31.0 %)
Two or More
54 (15.9 %)
Hispanic
30 (8.8 %)
Pacific Islander
7 (2.1 %)
Asian
3 (0.9 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Cedar Rapids Comm School District
Phone:	(319)558-3100
Website:	http://www.cr.k12.ia.us
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	340
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	217
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 89

Grade 10 99

Grade 11 96

Grade 12 56