Serving 191 students in grades 9-12, Elizabeth Tate Alt. 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 11-19% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 191 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Graduation Rate: 65-69% (Btm 50% in IA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Elizabeth Tate Alt. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Elizabeth Tate Alt. High School's student population of 191 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 38% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
191 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Elizabeth Tate Alt. High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Elizabeth Tate Alt. High School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1224 out of 1233 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
21%
13%
Black
36%
7%
White
30%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
65-69%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Elizabeth Tate Alt. High School's ranking?
Elizabeth Tate Alt. High School is ranked #1224 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Elizabeth Tate Alt. High School often compared to?
Elizabeth Tate Alt. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Iowa City High School, Clear Creek Amana High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Elizabeth Tate Alt. High School?
The graduation rate of Elizabeth Tate Alt. High School is 65-69%, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 90%.
How many students attend Elizabeth Tate Alt. High School?
191 students attend Elizabeth Tate Alt. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Elizabeth Tate Alt. High School students are Black, 30% of students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Elizabeth Tate Alt. High School?
Elizabeth Tate Alt. High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Elizabeth Tate Alt. High School offer ?
Elizabeth Tate Alt. High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Elizabeth Tate Alt. High School part of?
Elizabeth Tate Alt. High School is part of Iowa City Comm School District.
In what neighborhood is Elizabeth Tate Alt. High School located?
Elizabeth Tate Alt. High School is located in the Twain neighborhood of Iowa City, IA. There are 1 other public schools located in Twain.
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