Waukon High School

Allamakee Comm School District
1061 3rd Ave NW
Waukon, IA 52172
380 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Waukon High School, located in Waukon, Iowa, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Allamakee Community School District. Situated in the heart of Allamakee County, the school acts as a central hub for the local community, emphasizing a commitment to academic achievement, extracurricular engagement, and the development of well-rounded students. The school environment is typically characterized by a close-knit, rural atmosphere that fosters strong relationships between students, faculty, and the surrounding community.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, Waukon High School provides a variety of athletic programs, arts initiatives, and student organizations designed to prepare students for post-secondary education or the workforce. As the "home of the Indians," the school takes pride in its tradition and school spirit, often serving as a focal point for regional events and community gatherings. By balancing traditional educational values with modern instructional needs, the school strives to support the unique interests and goals of its diverse student body within the Northeast Iowa region.
380
Total Students
25.0
Full-Time Teachers
15.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
36.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    360 (94.7 %)
  • Hispanic
    13 (3.4 %)
  • Asian
    4 (1.1 %)
  • Two or More
    3 (0.8 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Allamakee Comm School District
Phone: (563)568-3466
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 380
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 25.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 101
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 37

* 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 99
Grade 10 99
Grade 11 95
Grade 12 87
Gender Ratio