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Central Dewitt High School
- BOverall Grade
- Public
- 9-12
- De Witt, IA
- 83 reviews
- AcademicsB+
- DiversityC+
- TeachersC+
- College PrepB-
- Clubs & ActivitiesB+
- Health & SafetyB
- AdministrationC
- SportsA
- FoodA-
- Resources & FacilitiesB
Central Dewitt High School Rankings
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- Cost of LivingA-
- Good for FamiliesA-
- HousingA-
Median Household Income
$60,107
National
$55,322Median Rent
$741
National
$949Median Home Value
$145,900
National
$184,700Culture & Safety
Health & Safety
B
Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
Poll
- 80%
- of students agree that they feel safe at their school.5 responses
Poll
- 80%
- of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.5 responses
Students
Diversity
C+
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
528
Free or Reduced Lunch
27%
- 71%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.7 responses
- 71%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.7 responses
- 86%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.7 responses
Teachers
- 67%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.12 responses
- 100%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.12 responses
- 92%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.12 responses
Clubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
B+
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High
Expenses Per Student
$11,343/ year
National
$12,239- 69%
- of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.13 responses
- 54%
- of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.13 responses
- 77%
- of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.13 responses
Central Dewitt High School Reviews
83 reviews
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My school is like a family, everyone is so close and caring. I am so dedicated to my schooling but also go to as many events as I can to support my school. Our teachers are parents to those whose parents aren't in their lives. My school is one of a kind.
My overall experience at this school was pretty good. Of course there will be mean kids and bad days but I luckily didn't have a large amount of those.
Some of my favorite experiences at this school were the Odyssey of the Mind competitions. Odyssey of the mind is a creative problem solving program for talented and gifted students. Around September the headquarters send out a problem guide with a list of problems to pick from. They range from hands on to performance. My group usually did the performance problem. After you pick your problem you must follow the rules and guidelines to find a solution. Each problem will have its own set of rules that must be followed. In April all the Iowa teams would meet at Iowa State University to perform their solution. During awards there is one big award and then first, second, and third. I have been apart of this program for six years and in the last two years my groups and I have made it past the state competition and on to the worlds competition after receiving the highest award at state.
At the worlds competition in 2015 my team was ranked eighth out of twenty four states and seven countries. That was my best high school experience.
Some of my favorite experiences at this school were the Odyssey of the Mind competitions. Odyssey of the mind is a creative problem solving program for talented and gifted students. Around September the headquarters send out a problem guide with a list of problems to pick from. They range from hands on to performance. My group usually did the performance problem. After you pick your problem you must follow the rules and guidelines to find a solution. Each problem will have its own set of rules that must be followed. In April all the Iowa teams would meet at Iowa State University to perform their solution. During awards there is one big award and then first, second, and third. I have been apart of this program for six years and in the last two years my groups and I have made it past the state competition and on to the worlds competition after receiving the highest award at state.
At the worlds competition in 2015 my team was ranked eighth out of twenty four states and seven countries. That was my best high school experience.
Because of the restrictions from the government, I think the food they serve is actually worse for your than better. It is so processed and the school wastes SO MUCH FOOD! It is embarrassing how much food is wasted. We really should be ashamed. Kids in our own community can't eat, and we throw away so much. I use to eat the government lunches all of the time but I gained a lot of weight and felt sluggish. Now I get the salads and some of the other healthy choices and I feel better during the day. The lunch staff tries to make it an appealing menu, but their hands are tied.