Cedar Falls High School

Cedar Falls High School

Public High School | Grade 10-12
1015 Division St,  Cedar Falls, IA
Cedar Falls Community School District
3.7
4.2
1,302 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Average SAT Score
1340
Average ACT Score
27
Math Proficiency
76%
Reading Proficiency
77%
Average GPA
3.67
Graduation Rate
93%

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
A-
Teachers
B
College Prep
C+
Administration
C-
Resources/Facilities
C+
Clubs and Activities
A
Sports
C+
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.67
Reading Proficiency
77%
Math Proficiency
76%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
95
Full Time Teachers
95
Teachers in First or Second Year
21.5%
College Prep
Average SAT
1340
Math
680
Verbal
670
Average ACT
27
Math
26
English
27
Reading
28
Science
27
Number of AP Courses
13
AP Pass Rate
93.6%
AP Math Enrollment
High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Math
79.4%
Science
78.4%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
246:1

Student Diversity

Male
52%
Female
48%
White
84.8%
Black
4.3%
Two or more races
4.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
3.3%
Hispanic
3.1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
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School Rankings

#12 Best HS For Athletes in Iowa
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Iowa 389 Students
University of Northern Iowa 308 Students
Iowa State University 269 Students
Hawkeye Community College 128 Students
Wartburg College 81 Students
Drake University 67 Students
University of Chicago 59 Students
Luther College 43 Students
University of Minnesota Twin Cities 40 Students
Central College 34 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 94 Students
Business 79 Students
Psychology 56 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 56 Students
Nursing 49 Students
Elementary Education 44 Students
Computer Science 38 Students
Pre-Law Studies 37 Students
Criminology 27 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 27 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 287 Reviews
4.0 Senior
10/13/2024
Overall this school is pretty nice, we just got a new building. Most of the teachers are pretty nice and the English teachers are hilarious. With the sports team, most are average. Most of the sports coaches are not the nicest.
4.0 Senior
10/3/2024
I really like the friendships that I have made here at Cedar Falls, especially through the music program we have. I think the teachers and staff are very welcoming and we have great resources. However, I do think that the student community could be better intertwined.
3.0 Senior
9/12/2024
Overall, I would say that my experience at Cedar Falls High School was pretty positive. The seniors got a new school for our last year and facility-wise, it's amazing. However, In the past 4 years, I have had many problems with the administration and faculty. To be more specific, this year the administration has decided to "crack down" on things such as the cell phone policy, attendance, and dress code. I understand the importance of having enforced rules on these things, but my problem is that so far in my senior year I have far fewer freedoms than I did my freshman year, as well as an increased difficulty in getting help from teachers outside of class and things of this nature. Putting my grievances aside, I believe that I am coming out of high school sufficiently prepared for college, which I don't take for granted.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.2 5 Reviews
4.0 other
3/19/2020
Overall, it was an always safe environment, with a passionate staff of educators. Infrastructure wise, it shows its age.
5.0 parent
10/14/2019
Both my daughter and I went there because it is the best school district in the state of Iowa.
2.0 parent
3/20/2012
We moved here from a small town full service high school. Peers groups are better, teacher quality is roughly the same and administration and support are rigid, unfriendly, uncoordinated and difficult. If you need any accommodations, plan for a battle and hope for the best.
5.0 parent
12/21/2011
We moved here from Texas and had no idea where to enroll my son in 11th grade-so happy we ended up in this school district-he loves this school!!!

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