Waukon High School Explained

Waukon High School
Address:	1059 3rd Ave. N.W. Waukon, IA 52172
Type:	Public secondary
Grades:	9-12
Staff:	24.97 (FTE)
Ratio:	15.22
Students:	380 (2022-23)^[1]
Principal:	Jennifer Garin^[2]
Colors:	Black and Orange
Mascot:	Indians
Athletic Conference:	Northeast Iowa Conference

Waukon High School is a public high school located in the city of Waukon, Iowa. It is the only high school in the Allamakee Community School District and serves many of the surrounding towns, including: Harpers Ferry, Waterville, and Dorchester.

2007 Renovation

In 2007, a brand new $16 million addition was built onto the Senior High building.

Previously Jr. High students attended a building separate from the Senior High. Both Jr. High and Senior High students will now use the new addition to the school.

Waukon Wellness Center was also built and opened across the street from the school. Matt Hoover, season two winner of NBC's The Biggest Loser, spoke at the grand opening.

Athletics

The athletic teams of Waukon High School are known as the Indians. The name "Indians" is named in honor of Waukon Decorah, a chief of what is now known as the Ho-Chunk nation (formerly the Winnebago tribe).

The Indians compete in the Northeast Iowa Conference Conference in the following sports:^[3]

• Cross Country
  • Boys' 7-time Class 2A State Champions (1993, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2002)^[4]
  • Girls' 1993 Class 2A State Champions^[5]
• Volleyball
• Football
  • 2-time Class 2A State Champions (2017, 2020)^[6]
• Basketball
  • Girls' 2004 Class 3A State Champions^[7]
• Bowling
• Wrestling
• Track and Field
• Golf
• Baseball
• Softball

Notable alumni

• Mark Farley, head football coach at the University of Northern Iowa
• Edward P. Ney, physicist and physics professor at the University of Minnesota

See also

• List of high schools in Iowa

External links

• Waukon High School Website
• Waukon High School Tribe-une Newsletter
• Northeast Iowa Conference

Notes and References

1. Web site: Waukon High School. National Center for Education Statistics. August 28, 2024.
2. Web site: Waukon High School Staff – Allamakee Community School District . Allamakee Community School District . 24 November 2020.
3. Web site: NNortheast Iowa Conference. Northeast Iowa Conference. 2020-08-07.
4. https://www.iahsaa.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/2020-XC-Stat-Book-12.16.19.pdf 2020 IHSAA Cross Country Stat Book
5. Web site: Former Waukon cross country runners reflect on the 25th anniversary of rare double State Championships won by girls and boys teams during 1993 season. Waukon Standard. January 16, 2019. September 5, 2024.
6. Web site: IHSAA 2023 Football Record Book. Iowa High School Athletic Association. April 5, 2024. July 7, 2024.
7. Web site: State Girls Basketball: No. 1 Waukon Overpowers Charles City. Globe Gazette. March 11, 2004. September 5, 2024.