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Iowa City High School

Iowa City Community School District

Iowa City High School

Iowa City, Iowa

1,599 students

High School, Grades 9–12

(319)688-1040School Website

#2

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1,599

Students

15.2:1

S:T Ratio

School Snapshot
Key metrics at a glance
Avg SAT Score

1,320

A

out of 1600
Excellent
Avg ACT Score

28

A

out of 36
Excellent
AP Courses

19

A

courses offered
Excellent
AP Enrollment

38%

C+

of students
Excellent
Student-Teacher Ratio

15:1

B+

students per teacher
Good
Graduation Rate

95%

A+

Excellent
Reading Proficiency

69%

B+

Good
Math Proficiency

64%

B+

Good
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Academic Grades

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Academic Resources

Typical courses and practice resources for students at Iowa City High School

Biology
9

Cell biology, genetics, evolution, and ecology

AP Biology
AP

College-level biology with lab component

Chemistry
9

Atomic structure, reactions, and stoichiometry

AP Chemistry
AP

College-level chemistry with lab component

Physics
9

Mechanics, waves, electricity, and magnetism

AP Physics 1
AP

Algebra-based mechanics and waves

Environmental Science
9

Ecosystems, human impact, and sustainability

AP Environmental Science
AP

College-level environmental science

World History
9

Global civilizations from ancient to modern times

AP World History
AP

College-level world history analysis

U.S. History
9

American history from colonization to present

AP U.S. History
AP

College-level American history

Standardized Test Dates

Upcoming national, state, and school calendar dates that affect students at Iowa City High School.

National Tests

August 1, 2026 – November 30, 2026

ISEE — Fall Testing Season

Testing window

August 3, 2026 – June 30, 2027

SSAT — Flex Testing

Testing window

September 22, 2026

SAT — National

Late registration deadline

September 25, 2026

SAT — National

Score release

September 29, 2026

ACT — National

Late registration deadline

October 1, 2026 – October 30, 2026

PSAT 8/9 — Fall

Testing window
+66 more national tests this school year

State Assessments

September 14, 2026 – October 30, 2026

Dynamic Learning Maps (DLM) — Phase 1

Testing window
IA

November 2, 2026 – December 18, 2026

Dynamic Learning Maps (DLM) — Phase 2

Testing window
IA

February 1, 2027 – March 26, 2027

Alt ELPA Summative

Testing window
IA

February 1, 2027 – March 26, 2027

Dynamic Learning Maps (DLM) — Spring Phase 1

Testing window
IA

February 1, 2027 – March 26, 2027

ELPA21 Summative

Testing window
IA

March 29, 2027 – May 21, 2027

Dynamic Learning Maps (DLM) — Spring Phase 2

Testing window
IA
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After Iowa City High
Where graduates go and what they study
Popular Colleges
1

University of Iowa

2

Iowa State University

3

Kirkwood Community College

4

University of Northern Iowa

5

University of Chicago

6

University of Wisconsin-Madison

7

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

8

Drake University

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School Details
Address

1900 Morningside Dr, Iowa City, IA 52245

Phone

(319)688-1040

Website

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District

Iowa City Community School District

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