Cedar Falls Community School District
- CEDAR FALLS, IA
School District
Cedar Falls Community School District
- CEDAR FALLS, IA
- Rating 3.92 out of 5 52 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade A
- Diversitygrade C+
- Teachersgrade A
- College Prepgrade A
- Clubs & Activitiesgrade B
- Administrationgrade C+
- Sportsgrade A+
- Foodgrade B minus
- Resources & Facilitiesgrade C+
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Academics
Percent Proficient - Reading
81%
Percent Proficient - Math
82%
Average Graduation Rate
96%
Average SAT
1380
27 responses
Average ACT
27
387 responses
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Students
Diversity
grade C+
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
5,808
Free or Reduced Lunch
20.4%
Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
National
17:1Average Teacher Salary
$64,716
Teachers in First/Second Year
14.4%
Finances
Expenses Per Student
$12,653 / student
National
$12,239- Cost of Livinggrade B
- Good for Familiesgrade A minus
- Housinggrade B+
Median Household Income
$66,838
National
$69,021Median Rent
$991
National
$1,163Median Home Value
$211,000
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$244,900Cedar Falls Community School District Reviews
Rating 3.92 out of 5 52 reviews
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The academic options are great here, especially compared to schools around the area. Not all of the teachers were great, but you can certainly find teachers that are very passionate about their work and want to build relationships with their students. The student body is generally not that great and there are a lot of unkind people and cliques, but if you are focused and dedicated to what you want/are interested in, it should be fine. Overall, the staff doesn’t go above and beyond to prepare you to go to any schools other than Iowa schools, but they are willing to try to help if you ask. There is a real problem with teachers accepting balance here and many teachers don’t think of what students have going on as a complete picture. However, the retake policy is very beneficial to busy students and while some teachers try to ignore it, students who care enough to advocate for themselves should succeed. There is a huge issue with different enforcement of rules among students.
The education program of Cedar Falls High School allows students the best chance at success in classes. All of my teachers have been willing to work with their students who strive to improve test scores, assignments, and answer any questions. The teaching staff is unlike any other school, they show respect to their students and aim to build personal relationships with them. The students are also fairly welcoming and respectful to each other. However the school is not very diverse, in race, sexuality, or religion, so if anyone seems different in any way they may face judgement from other students. The building itself is very old and run down, with no air conditioning in places, which creates a difficult learning environment during steamy hot days.
I enjoyed most aspects of my experience with the Cedar Falls Community School District. I found a vast majority of the teachers to be compassionate and helpful. I made wonderful friends and had lots of fun in my thirteen years as a student in the district. I only gave three out of five stars because of the ongoing racism in the district and the lack of response from administration. There is very little diversity among staff which is also cause for concern. The state of Cedar Falls High School is egregious and probably not safe for students, with asbestos warnings all around the building and yearly catastrophes involving the boilers and plumbing.