Waukee High School Explained

Waukee High School
Established:c.1997
Location:555 SE University Avenue
Waukee, IA 50263
Information:515-987-5163
Enrollment:1,268 (2022–23)[1]
Faculty:112[2]
Ratio:15.40
Staff:82.36 (FTE)
Pushpin Map:Iowa#USA
Principal:Cary Justmann
Superintendent:Brad Buck
Nickname:Waukee Warriors
Colors:Purple and Gold
Rival:Valley High School Dowling Catholic Johnston High School Waukee Northwest High School

Waukee High School (also known as Waukee Senior High School) is a three-year public high school in Waukee, Iowa, United States. The school hosts grades 10–12. It is run by the Waukee Community School District.

As of the 2017–18 school year, the school has an enrollment of 1,950 students and 112 faculty with a 13:1 student-teacher ratio.[3]

History

The high school first opened its doors in 1997.[3] Since then it has renovated and expanded in 2000, 2003, 2005, and 2012.[3] The latest renovation included "an additional 24 classrooms (including three new computer labs, a new media center, and three new science rooms), renovated classrooms, Waukee Fieldhouse, and additional locker rooms." The new fieldhouse has created some controversy because of its considerable cost (nearly $15 million).[4] The gym's large video screen features such amenities as instant replay and player introduction clips.

Enrollment

As of the 2018–2019 school year, there were 2,081 students enrolled at Waukee High School.[1] This number has grown exponentially over the years, as Waukee is one of the fastest growing school districts in Iowa.

During the 2010–2011 school year, up to 90% of enrolled students were white. Waukee High School has been slowly becoming more diverse ever since. During the 2018–2019 school year, 81% of enrolled students were white.[1]

Academics

Waukee High School uses a block-scheduling system which has students spending their day in just four classes per day for 90 minutes each. In the average high school class system (eight classes per day), students spend a whole year enrolled in their core classes with semester-long electives. Waukee's block-scheduling keeps students in their core classes for a semester with quarter-long electives. Research has shown that this system creates better attendance rates and more Honor Roll students than traditional class scheduling.[5]

The school has traditionally boasted good grades and test scores. In 2012, the school tested at a 92% proficiency rate for math (state average 83%) and a 94% proficiency rate for reading (state average 84%).[6] The school received the highest possible rating on greatschool.org. The class of 2011 held an ACT composite score average of 23.5 (state average was 22.3).[7]

Activities

Vocal music

Waukee's premier curricular ensemble, "A Cappella," has been honored with performances at the 2005 and 2015 National, and 2010 and 2021 Regional Conventions of the American Choral Directors Association.

Waukee has three show choirs: Spirit, Millennium and Nova. Under the direction of Matt Huth until 2015, Millennium experienced remarkable success. From 2012 to 2015, they received the award for Best Vocals at every competition in which they performed - a total of 16. Additionally, they were crowned Grand Champion at 13 of the 16 competitions (they were awarded First Runner-Up at the other three), going entirely undefeated in both 2013 and 2014.

Athletics

Since the 2006–2007 school year, Waukee High School[8] has been competing in the CIML (Central Iowa Metro League).[9] In 1997, Waukee was one of the smallest schools in the state, competing at 1A and 2A levels (1A to 5A in order of increasing school size). The school spent several years at the 3A level and has since subsequently risen to 4A and now 5A (the largest class in the state of Iowa). Waukee initially joined the CIML in the Iowa conference; however, since Ankeny has split into two high schools, the league is now moving to a four-conference format for the 2013–2014 seasons.[10]

Fall Sports

Winter Sports

Spring Sports

Summer Sports

Expansion/Growth

By itself, the town of Waukee is not very large. Waukee's school district, however, is immense in comparison, encompassing the suburbs as far east as West Des Moines and as far west as the edge of Adel. Because the district extends into West Des Moines, the district has been able to take advantage of enormous residential growth surrounding the Jordan Creek Town Center. This growth has led the district to open a new school each year for six years straight.

Waukee High School has had to expand four times to accommodate the ever-growing student population.

Notable alumni

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Waukee Senior High School. National Center for Education Statistics. April 6, 2024.
  2. https://www.waukee.k12.ia.us/school/waukee-high-school/staff/
  3. Web site: Waukee High School . www.waukee.k12.ia.us.
  4. Web site: High School Insider: Waukee's New Fieldhouse Rivals Some College Venues . www.usatodayhss.com.
  5. Web site: BLOCK SCHEDULING: RESEARCH . coe.winthrop.edu . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20010618111026/http://coe.winthrop.edu/vawterd/block/research/research.html . 2001-06-18.
  6. Web site: Explore Waukee Senior High School in Waukee, IA . www.greatschools.org.
  7. Web site: Waukee High School: Academic Achievements . www.waukee.k12.ia.us . 2018-01-10 . 2013-02-01 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130201073813/http://www.waukee.k12.ia.us/school/waukee-high-school/academic-achievements/ . dead .
  8. Web site: Waukee.
  9. Web site: Central Iowa Metropolitan League . www.cimlcentral.org.
  10. ciml waukee history
  11. News: Godwin . Cody . State golf: Waukee tops Valley by one stroke to win second straight Class 4A title . 17 January 2024 . Des Moines Register . October 12, 2019.
  12. Web site: All Time State Tournament Results. Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union. 15 March 2014. 10–17. https://web.archive.org/web/20140315072558/http://www.ighsau.org/hoops/2014/14HoopScoop.pdf. 15 March 2014. dead.
  13. Web site: 2023 Record Book Bowling. Iowa High School Athletic Association. August 18, 2023. July 7, 2024.
  14. Web site: IHSAA 2023-24 Swimming Record Book. Iowa High School Athletic Association. February 1, 2024. July 7, 2024.
  15. Web site: 2020 IHSAA Track & Field Stat Book. Iowa High School Athletic Association. 2019-12-16. 2021-12-16.
  16. Web site: 2023 IHSAA Track & Field Record Book . Iowa High School Athletic Association. September 1, 2023 . July 7, 2024.
  17. Web site: FAB 50 High School Soccer Team Rankings.
  18. Web site: High School Rankings – Spring Boys – National | United Soccer Coaches .
  19. Web site: Soccer Stat Book. Iowa High School Athletic Association. 2019-06-19. 2020-07-20.
  20. Web site: 2023 IHSAA Tennis State Book . Iowa High School Athletic Association . March 12, 2024 . July 7, 2024.
  21. Web site: State Softball Record Book . Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union . 9 July 2018 . December 16, 2021.
  22. Web site: The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Joey Jordison. Erich B.. Anderson. July 30, 2021. Grunge.

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