| Waukee Northwest High School | |
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| Location | |
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655 NW 10th ST , | |
| Coordinates | 41°38′N 93°53′W / 41.63°N 93.89°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Comprehensive public high school |
| Established | August 18, 2021 |
| School district | Waukee Community School District |
| NCES District ID | 1930510 |
| Superintendent | Brad Buck |
| Principal | Nick Ross |
| Teaching staff | 73.32 (FTE)[1] |
| Grades | 10-12 |
| Enrollment | 1,574 (2024-2025)[1] |
| • Grade 10 | 542[1] |
| • Grade 11 | 518[1] |
| • Grade 12 | 514[1] |
| Student to teacher ratio | 21.47[1] |
| Campus size | 100 acres (40.47 ha) |
| Campus type | Suburban |
| Colors | Blue, Silver, and Gray |
| Athletics conference | Central Iowa Metro League |
| Website | https://www.waukeeschools.org/schools/northwest-high-school/ |
Waukee Northwest High School is a high school located in Waukee, Iowa. It officially opened on August 18, 2021, and split Waukee into two different school feeders, the other school being Waukee High School.[2] The school has three levels, and an auditorium that can hold 1,000 people.[3]
Due to the rise in population in the city of Waukee, in 2018, voters from Waukee voted for a $117 million bond to finance the high school.[4] Development and planning began in 2018 with plans for a sports complex being built right next to the school. The school district would own 100 acres (40 ha) of the planned property, while the city would own 60 acres (24 ha).[5]
Academics
[edit]Waukee Northwest has a graduation rate of 97%, and an 85% student progress rate.[a] They have a 69% math proficiency and a 77% reading proficiency.[6]
Athletics
[edit]Waukee Northwest competes in class 5A, which is the highest class to compete in, for football and volleyball.[7][8] It competes in class 3A in soccer which is also the highest level to compete in.[9] It competes in the highest level in tennis for girls and boys, which is class 2A.[10]
Waukee Northwest has won a championship in the following sports:
| Sport | Year(s) |
|---|---|
| Cross Country (Girls) | 2025 |
| Dance | 2024 |
| Soccer (Girls) | 2025 |
| Softball | 2023,2025 |
| Tennis (Boys) | 2023, 2024[11] |
| Tennis (Girls) | 2025[12] |
| Track & Field (Girls) | 2022,2023,2025 |
| Volleyball | 2023, 2025 |
| Wrestling (Girls) | 2025 |
Notes
[edit]- ^ This measures student mastery of math, reading and oftentimes science state assessments based on the proportions of students who achieved each proficiency level.
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e f "Northwest High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved February 14, 2026.
- ^ LeBlanc, Sarah Kay. "Here's what you need to know about Waukee's new Northwest High School". The Des Moines Register. Retrieved 2025-10-07.
- ^ "Iowa district nears completion of its second high school". American School & University. 2021-02-03. Retrieved 2025-10-09.
- ^ "Northwest High School officially opens, becomes second high school in Waukee". WHO 13. 2021-08-16. Archived from the original on 2023-06-02. Retrieved 2025-10-07.
- ^ Norvell, Kim. "Waukee seeks $117 million to build second high school". The Des Moines Register. Retrieved 2025-10-09.
- ^ "Northwest High School". U.S. News and World Report.
- ^ "Iowa high school football rankings: RPI ratings released ahead of Week 7". KCCI. 2025-10-06. Retrieved 2025-10-09.
- ^ "10/1/25 Volleyball Rankings". Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union. Retrieved 2025-10-09.
- ^ Becker, Dana (2025-04-17). "Waukee Northwest jumps to top in latest girls soccer rankings". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 2025-10-09.
- ^ Becker, Dana (2025-10-08). "Cedar Rapids Xavier, Waukee Northwest Complete State Tennis Sweeps". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 2025-10-09.
- ^ "Iowa High School Athletic Association Record Book Tennis 2025 Complete Edition" (PDF). Iowa High School Athletic Association.
- ^ McKown, Eli. "Waukee Northwest, Cedar Rapids Xavier win Iowa high school girls tennis state titles". The Des Moines Register. Retrieved 2025-10-09.