The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 45-49% (which was lower than the Iowa state average of 77%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 55-59% (which was lower than the Iowa state average of 75%).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students (09-10)
275 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)45-49%
77%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)55-59%
75%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
(09-10)n/a
1%
Asian
(09-10)1%
2%
Hispanic
(09-10)5%
8%
Black
(09-10)31%
5%
White
(09-10)63%
82%
Hawaiian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)n/a
2%
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
45%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 77% IA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 75% IA state average).
How many students attend Expo High School?
275 students attend Expo High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Expo High School students are White, 31% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Expo High School offer ?
Expo High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Expo High School part of?
Expo High School is part of Waterloo Community School District.
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