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2020 Best Schools for STEM in the Cedar Rapids AreaAbout this List

Explore the best schools for STEM in your area. Read more on how this ranking was calculated.

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  1. West Senior High School

    • Iowa City Community School District, IA
    • 9-12
    • 305 reviews
    #1 Best High Schools for STEM in Cedar Rapids Area

    Senior: West High is a large school, but there is always going to be a place for someone to fit in. We have tons of different clubs and if there isn't one for what you would have liked, you can start your own! The teachers are amazing and compassionate people who care about your well being, there is always someone to talk to if needed. We have some of the best test scores in Iowa, as well as many AP classes such as psychology, government, art and engineering courses.
    Read 305 Reviews

    • A+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 1,587 Students
    • 19:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  2. Scattergood Friends School

    • Private School
    • West Branch, IA
    • 6-12
    • 31 reviews
    #2 Best High Schools for STEM in Cedar Rapids Area

    Niche User: This school creates an environment where teenagers thrive. The sense of community responsibility pervades all aspects of school life. Not only are they helping clean, prepare meals and shovel snow, where else can students plant the farm and help with farm animals? Scattergood offers unique and exciting trips which students will have no where else, such as a week of community service in Chicago, Freedom School in St. Louis, cross-country skiing in the boundary waters and traveling to Bolivia, just to name a few. the diversity of this student population is second to none, which is so important when students explore and discuss school and social issues/subjects.

    Not only would I send my daughter here again, I wish she could have spent more than just the short time she did. The values instilled and knowledge gained will impact her life forever.
    Read 31 Reviews

    • A
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 24 Students
    • 2:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  3. Iowa City High School

    • Iowa City Community School District, IA
    • 9-12
    • 207 reviews
    #3 Best High Schools for STEM in Cedar Rapids Area

    Senior: Some of the teachers are incredible; however, some are NOT. It really depends on the luck of the draw and the classes you choose to take part in. Most teachers, no matter their teaching ability, care strongly for the well being of their students. The environment is very caring and it is not challenging to find somebody like you. I have been here for four years and I think it was pretty good for high school at least!
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    • A
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 1,600 Students
    • 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  4. Linn-Mar High School

    • Linn-Mar Community School District, IA
    • 9-12
    • 272 reviews
    #4 Best High Schools for STEM in Cedar Rapids Area

    Alum: I liked that Lin-Mar High Scholl had teachers you can connect with. Even though I am in college now I still go back to see my favorite High School teachers. I wish Linn-Mar had more diversity. Sure, there are students of a different culture but I feel as though those students don't really interact with anyone else, there is a club called ALO, but only students of color join. I like that Linn-Mar has a diversity fair every year where students of different cultures come together and teach others about their culture, it seemed like it brought every student into the gym, it was very cool.
    I feel like Linn-Mar does a very good job getting students ready for college. It really helped me to be able to meet with my counselor whenever I needed to talk about my classes or major, and the counselors were always willing to help you. Linn-Mar was a great high school where students can feel safe, cared for and get really good and trusted high school education.
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    • A-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 2,141 Students
    • 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  5. John F. Kennedy High School

    • Cedar Rapids Community School District, IA
    • 9-12
    • 305 reviews
    #5 Best High Schools for STEM in Cedar Rapids Area

    Senior: A majority of the teachers I have had have been amazing. Especially my senior year. I really enjoy the relationships they have with me and their peers. I also enjoy the wide variety of clubs we have and the variety in classes such has Forensics, which is not a class many schools have. Something I would like to see change at Kennedy is the diversity in students as in race/ethnicity, and in faculty as in gender, we need more female hall monitors. One last thing would be adding more natural light into the class room. There are not very many windows in classrooms making it seem gloomy within the school, especially with the brick being brown. It needs some color, but thats all cosmetic.
    Read 305 Reviews

    • A
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 1,795 Students
    • 19:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  6. Regina Catholic Education Center

    • Private School
    • Iowa, IA
    • PK, K-12
    • 76 reviews
    #6 Best High Schools for STEM in Cedar Rapids Area

    Senior: Our Spanish department is as top-of-the-line as you get. Amazing teachers who are very willing to help the students in need. The lunches can be very hit-or-miss, but there are some amazing lunches every once in a while. Sports programs take priority over the arts, unfortunately. Regina shines in its sports and academics though, so I would definitely recommend it for those reasons. The diversity at Regina has increased greatly in the past few years. Regina has a tightly knit community that allows everyone to know everybody else. If necessary teachers are very accommodating of students. Regina has better academics than just about any other public school in the area. I would definitely recommend Regina!
    Read 76 Reviews

    • A
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 920 Students
    • 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  9. Xavier High School

    • Private School
    • Cedar Rapids, IA
    • 9-12
    • 203 reviews
    #7 Best High Schools for STEM in Cedar Rapids Area

    Parent: A Great school to prepare your kids for college! Atmosphere and teachers are great. Extracurriculars are top notch from music to sports. Education is very important to the students and faculty. The facilities are good for everything from football to basketball to drama and music. The small school feel in a larger town is great. Most kids goals are to attend college and excel in the future. The classes are challenging but the teachers seem to really work with students to make sure they reach their educational goals.
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    • A-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 662 Students
    • 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  10. Solon High School

    • Solon Community School District, IA
    • 9-12
    • 76 reviews
    #8 Best High Schools for STEM in Cedar Rapids Area

    Senior: I love Solon high school! Through out my 4 years here, I have felt welcomed and at home. I have received a tremendous education thanks to the great teachers and staff. I decided to take some of the harder, advanced classes here. These math and science courses have made me feel prepared for college! All athletics at Solon High School are fantastic. The support from parents and our community is amazing and I know that all of our athletes appreciate it. Our fine arts are also a big part of what makes Solon high school so great. I have been apart of both choir and jazz choir. These groups have shaped me to be the person I am today. If someone was considering coming to Solon high school, I would encourage them to do so! They will not only get a fantastic education, but their life would be impacted greatly for the better.
    Read 76 Reviews

    • A-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 450 Students
    • 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  11. Iowa Valley Junior/Senior High School

    • Iowa Valley Community School District, IA
    • 7-12
    • 7 reviews
    #9 Best High Schools for STEM in Cedar Rapids Area

    Freshman: When I first moved here I wasent treated very fair but over time I felt apart of the school. I think sometimes are school like to favor people but in the end I think they still care about all of there students.
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    • B-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 241 Students
    • 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  12. George Washington High School

    • Cedar Rapids Community School District, IA
    • 9-12
    • 148 reviews
    #10 Best High Schools for STEM in Cedar Rapids Area

    Senior: I really enjoyed my time at Washington! It is a very diverse school with lots of opportunities for academic achievement. However I wish that the school provided more information about both colleges and scholarships.
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    • A
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 1,359 Students
    • 18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  13. Center Point-Urbana High School

    • Center Point-Urbana Community School District, IA
    • 9-12
    • 89 reviews
    #11 Best High Schools for STEM in Cedar Rapids Area

    Senior: CPU is a very close-knit school. The teachers are dedicated to the students and are willing to put aside their own time to help us achieve success. The staff and faculty work hard every day in order to help their students achieve success. Because CPU is a smaller school than most, it allows the teachers to meet with students one-on-one. This helps students learn concepts they're struggling with.
    Read 89 Reviews

    • B+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 475 Students
    • 18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  14. Williamsburg Junior/Senior High School

    • Williamsburg Community School District, IA
    • 7-12
    • 89 reviews
    #12 Best High Schools for STEM in Cedar Rapids Area

    Senior: Williamsburg Junior/Senior High School is a great school. Teachers are always willing to stay after school and help you with homework or re-teach a lesson if you don't understand what is going on in class. Williamsburg has tons of clubs for many different students to help get students involved as much as they can. At Williamsburg, we take pride in our school and in our facilities making sure to take great care of both. Williamsburg may not be as diverse as some schools but we make sure to not only welcome new students, teachers, and other staff with open arms but to share the love with return students, teachers, and staff.

    Something I wouldn't mind seeing change would be the involvement of girls in sports and the weight room. Sometimes it can seem like guy sports are the main focus at Williamsburg. But with a great Swimming, Basketball, Soccer, Track, and Softball coaching staff I think this is bound to change.
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    • A-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 545 Students
    • 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  15. Mid-Prairie High School

    • Mid-Prairie Community School District, IA
    • 9-12
    • 49 reviews
    #13 Best High Schools for STEM in Cedar Rapids Area

    Senior: I am homeschooled, but I feel like mid prairie is good acedemically more so than the average students learning abilities.
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    • A-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 340 Students
    • 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  16. Prairie High School

    • College Community School District, IA
    • 10-12
    • 236 reviews
    #14 Best High Schools for STEM in Cedar Rapids Area

    Junior: I like Prairie, it's a safe place compared to other schools around Cedar Rapids. The education is great and I can always count on my teachers for help. The people are okay and you can find all types of people in this area. The building looks really nice too! They are in the process of renovating and so far it looks amazing!
    Read 236 Reviews

    • B+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 1,175 Students
    • 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  17. Vinton-Shellsburg High School

    • Vinton-Shellsburg Community School District, IA
    • 9-12
    • 67 reviews
    #15 Best High Schools for STEM in Cedar Rapids Area

    Senior: In my experience, Vinton-Shellsburg is average in many categories, but not terrible by any means. There are no outstanding qualities to the school, but they are working towards bettering the school environment and resource availability to students and parents. As for college readiness, there is nothing we did that stands out to me other than taking higher level classes. There is barely any diversity in this school which results in situations that administrators don't know how to handle properly. There are various sports that are available for participation, however the amount of clubs and other extracurricular activities besides sports are few and far between.
    Read 67 Reviews

    • B+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 448 Students
    • 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  18. Mount Vernon High School

    • Mount Vernon Community School District, IA
    • 9-12
    • 48 reviews
    #16 Best High Schools for STEM in Cedar Rapids Area

    Senior: Mount Vernon High School is an interesting High school. There is not a really great diversity, but everyone is very welcome. There are people who are racist, but they don't say anything rude to people of a different race. The teachers are very nice and can be helpful, sometimes. The school may address that it is college ready, but I can tell you that it is not. Students can take college courses at the community college, but there are not many AP courses that are taught at the school. Mount Vernon is a great school, but there should be a few changes to the courses.
    Read 48 Reviews

    • A-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 413 Students
    • 14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  19. Tipton High School

    • Tipton Community School District, IA
    • 9-12
    • 43 reviews
    #17 Best High Schools for STEM in Cedar Rapids Area

    Junior: I really enjoy being enrolled in Tipton High School. Clearly there are disagreements with students, as there is in every school, but I would say significantly more respectful and connected student body.
    Read 43 Reviews

    • B
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 296 Students
    • 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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    Scattergood Friends School

    • Private School
    • West Branch, IA
    • 6-12
    • 31 reviews

    Niche User: This school creates an environment where teenagers thrive. The sense of community responsibility pervades all aspects of school life. Not only are they helping clean, prepare meals and shovel snow, where else can students plant the farm and help with farm animals? Scattergood offers unique and exciting trips which students will have no where else, such as a week of community service in Chicago, Freedom School in St. Louis, cross-country skiing in the boundary waters and traveling to Bolivia, just to name a few. the diversity of this student population is second to none, which is so important when students explore and discuss school and social issues/subjects.

    Not only would I send my daughter here again, I wish she could have spent more than just the short time she did. The values instilled and knowledge gained will impact her life forever.
    Read 31 Reviews

    • A
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 24 Students
    • 2:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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