Metro High School is located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa and is part of the Cedar Rapids Community School District. Metro: Mastering Educational Tasks Regardless of Obstacles
Serving 288 students in grades 9-12, Metro High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 288 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Graduation Rate: 25-29% (Btm 50% in IA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Metro High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Metro High School's student population of 288 students has grown by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental virtual)
(Supplemental virtual)
Total Students
288 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Year Founded
1974
Colors
Blue and Gold
School Calendar
School Motto
Mastering Educational Tasks Regardless of Obstacles
School Rankings
Metro High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,223 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Metro High School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1222 out of 1223 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
9%
14%
Black
21%
7%
White
51%
70%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
16%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
25-29%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
24.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Metro High School's ranking?
Metro High School is ranked #1222 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Metro High School?
The graduation rate of Metro High School is 25-29%, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 90%.
How many students attend Metro High School?
288 students attend Metro High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Metro High School students are White, 21% of students are Black, 16% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Metro High School?
Metro High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Metro High School offer ?
Metro High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental virtual).
What school district is Metro High School part of?
Metro High School is part of Cedar Rapids Comm School District.
In what neighborhood is Metro High School located?
Metro High School is located in the Oakhill Jackson neighborhood of Cedar Rapids, IA.
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