Where a student lives in Iowa often determines their school options. Families in larger cities like Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, Dubuque, and the Iowa side of the Quad Cities tend to have more choices than those in smaller towns with only one high school. While not every school in the state earns top marks, several in Eastern Iowa are recognized for providing exceptional education and preparation for college and beyond.
How the Rankings Were Determined
The website Stacker recently released a list of the 30 best high schools in Iowa, based on rankings from Niche. Those rankings take into account seven weighted factors, including academics, diversity, teachers, college prep, clubs, health and safety,……