Bettendorf High School

Q: Is Bettendorf High School a good school?

Bettendorf High School ranks 90 th of 338 Iowa high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Bettendorf High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,482 students in Bettendorf, Iowa, which is part of the Bettendorf Community School District.

Bettendorf High School consistently performs above the state average in ISASP test scores across English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. For example, in 2023-2024, 81% of 10th graders were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state average of 73.8%. The school also has a more diverse student population compared to nearby schools like Central DeWitt High School and North Scott High School, with 72.74% White, 7.62% African American, 11.47% Hispanic, and 2.36% Asian students. Additionally, Bettendorf High School has a relatively higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at 30.9%, compared to 11.16% at Pleasant Valley High School.

Despite spending less per student ($12,142) than some nearby schools, Bettendorf High School maintains a favorable student-teacher ratio of 15:1, which is better than the Davenport Community School District schools (16.6-17.4:1) and North Scott High School (16.9:1). This efficient use of resources, along with the school's consistent academic performance, suggests Bettendorf High School provides a high-quality education to its diverse student body.

Detail:

Public 9-12

3333 18th Street
Bettendorf, IA 52722

(563) 332-7001

District: Bettendorf Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
90^th of 338 Iowa High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,142

Feeder schools for Bettendorf High School:

Elementary:	Grant Wood Elementary School
	Herbert Hoover Elementary School
	Mark Twain Elementary School
	Neil Armstrong Elementary School
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	Paul Norton Elementary School
Middle:	Bettendorf Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.2

Number of students: 1,485

Racial breakdown:

White:

71.4%

Hispanic:

11.3%

African American:

7.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 29.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Bettendorf High School ranks better than 73.4% of high schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 70.62. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Bettendorf High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (71.4%), Hispanic (11.3%), African American (7.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 29.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bettendorf High School is 15.2. (See more...)

Compare Bettendorf High School employs 97.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bettendorf High School is $12,142.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Bettendorf High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Bettendorf High School 90^th of 338 Iowa public high schools. (See Bettendorf High School in the ranking list.)

Bettendorf Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Bettendorf Community School District 164^th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Bettendorf High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	73.16	71^st	351	79.8%
2013	67.89	103^rd	351	70.7%
2014	53.85	172^nd	322	46.6%
2015	67.70	114^th	324	64.8%
2016	46.59	200^th	320	37.5%
2017	75.17	64^th	325	80.3%
2018	73.58	74^th	320	76.9%
2019	68.93	92^nd	327	71.9%
2021	68.09	89^th	327	72.8%
2022	61.64	126^th	332	62.0%
2023	69.85	84^th	336	75.0%
2024	70.62	90^th	338	73.4%

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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Bettendorf High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	1478	19	20	34	7	n/a	n/a	0	1558
1989	1284	25	26	27	5	n/a	n/a	0	1367
1990	1243	24	29	29	2	n/a	n/a	0	1327
1991	1249	21	22	32	2	n/a	n/a	0	1326
1992	1268	23	23	36	6	n/a	n/a	0	1356
1993	1292	34	20	36	17	n/a	n/a	0	1399
1994	1375	32	19	45	3	n/a	n/a	0	1474
1995	1390	46	34	35	10	n/a	n/a	0	1515
1996	1390	46	34	35	10	n/a	n/a	0	1515
1997	1405	35	31	54	14	n/a	n/a	0	1539
1998	1395	31	38	53	15	n/a	n/a	0	1532
1999	1438	36	43	46	9	n/a	n/a	0	1572
2000	1411	23	36	42	3	n/a	n/a	0	1515
2001	1416	26	30	43	5	n/a	n/a	0	1520
2002	1351	41	36	38	3	n/a	n/a	0	1469
2003	1351	41	36	38	3	n/a	n/a	0	1469
2004	1330	59	28	36	4	n/a	n/a	0	1457
2005	1338	58	34	38	4	n/a	n/a	0	1472
2006	1307	67	32	37	4	n/a	n/a	0	1447
2007	1333	69	35	38	1	n/a	n/a	0	1476
2008	1276	75	40	45	5	n/a	n/a	0	1441
2009	1256	67	40	46	12	n/a	n/a	0	1421
2010	1253	68	35	67	11	2	7	0	1443
2011	1228	68	28	85	12	4	13	0	1438
2012	1185	80	31	91	10	4	21	0	1422
2013	1207	80	27	98	8	2	22	0	1444
2014	1234	80	29	102	6	1	25	0	1477
2015	1214	84	32	99	7	0	31	0	1467
2016	1236	100	42	111	5	0	39	0	1533
2017	1216	101	43	115	5	0	43	0	1523
2018	1167	125	46	118	5	0	42	0	1503
2019	1172	138	36	139	7	0	58	0	1550
2020	1181	137	33	136	3	0	59	0	1549
2021	1140	129	28	152	1	0	73	0	1523
2022	1150	124	28	171	2	0	75	0	1550
2023	1078	113	35	170	3	0	82	1	1482
2024	1060	117	31	168	4	2	101	2	1485

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Bettendorf High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1558	82.3	18.9	4.3
1989	1367	79.3	17.2	3.4
1990	1327	77.4	17.1	3.5
1991	1326	76.5	17.3	4.6
1992	1356	77.0	17.6	4.6
1993	1399	75.9	18.4	4.3
1994	1474	76.5	19.3	5.1
1995	1515	86.6	17.5	4.7
1996	1515	86.6	17.5	4.7
1997	1539	87.2	17.6	4.7
1998	1532	94.3	16.2	5.3
1999	1572	95.0	16.5	6.8
2000	1515	94.0	16.1	7.3
2001	1520	94.0	16.2	7.4
2002	1469	92.2	15.9	8.6
2003	1469	92.2	15.9	8.6
2004	1457	88.0	16.6	10.6
2005	1472	84.1	17.5	7.9
2006	1447	83.7	17.3	11.7
2007	1476	84.9	17.4	13.7
2008	1441	86.2	16.7	14.2
2009	1421	86.7	16.4	16.6
2010	1443	87.4	16.5	21.1
2011	1438	86.6	16.5	23.6
2012	1422	87.6	16.2	22.4
2013	1444	86.0	16.7	23.2
2014	1477	86.5	17.0	23
2015	1467	87.0	16.8	24.8
2016	1533	89.0	17.2	28.8
2017	1523	90.3	16.8	29
2018	1503	93.0	16.1	28.9
2019	1550	94.0	16.4	29.1
2020	1549	97.9	15.8	32.7
2021	1523	96.9	15.7	29.3
2022	1550	94.9	16.3	28.5
2023	1482	98.7	15.0	30.9
2024	1485	97.6	15.2	29.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Bettendorf High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1558	82.3	18.9	4.3
1989	1367	79.3	17.2	3.4
1990	1327	77.4	17.1	3.5
1991	1326	76.5	17.3	4.6
1992	1356	77.0	17.6	4.6
1993	1399	75.9	18.4	4.3
1994	1474	76.5	19.3	5.1
1995	1515	86.6	17.5	4.7
1996	1515	86.6	17.5	4.7
1997	1539	87.2	17.6	4.7
1998	1532	94.3	16.2	5.3
1999	1572	95.0	16.5	6.8
2000	1515	94.0	16.1	7.3
2001	1520	94.0	16.2	7.4
2002	1469	92.2	15.9	8.6
2003	1469	92.2	15.9	8.6
2004	1457	88.0	16.6	10.6
2005	1472	84.1	17.5	7.9
2006	1447	83.7	17.3	11.7
2007	1476	84.9	17.4	13.7
2008	1441	86.2	16.7	14.2
2009	1421	86.7	16.4	16.6
2010	1443	87.4	16.5	21.1
2011	1438	86.6	16.5	23.6
2012	1422	87.6	16.2	22.4
2013	1444	86.0	16.7	23.2
2014	1477	86.5	17.0	23
2015	1467	87.0	16.8	24.8
2016	1533	89.0	17.2	28.8
2017	1523	90.3	16.8	29
2018	1503	93.0	16.1	28.9
2019	1550	94.0	16.4	29.1
2020	1549	97.9	15.8	32.7
2021	1523	96.9	15.7	29.3
2022	1550	94.9	16.3	28.5
2023	1482	98.7	15.0	30.9
2024	1485	97.6	15.2	29.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Bettendorf High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$250 (2.1%)	$11,892 (97.9%)	$12,142

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bettendorf High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 92^nd of 327 High schools	Ranks 84^th of 336 High schools	3.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
10th Grade English Language Arts (Bettendorf High School)	74.5	84.8	10.3%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Bettendorf Community School District)	74.5	84.8	10.3%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	74.3	72.9	1.4%
10th Grade Mathematics (Bettendorf High School)	75.9	81.3	5.4%
10th Grade Mathematics (Bettendorf Community School District)	75.9	81.3	5.4%
10th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	67.1	67	0.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Bettendorf High School)	80.2	75.4	4.8%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Bettendorf Community School District)	80.2	75.4	4.8%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	71.4	68.7	2.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Bettendorf High School)	78.6	73.9	4.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Bettendorf Community School District)	78.6	73.9	4.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	66.9	67.3	0.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1550	1482	4.4%
African American	138	113	18.1%
American Indian	7	3	57.1%
Asian	36	35	2.8%
Hispanic	139	170	22.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	1172	1078	8%
Two or More Races	58	82	41.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	29.1%	30.9%	1.8%

Schools Near Bettendorf High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ISASP English Language Arts (2024)			ISASP Mathematics (2024)			ISASP Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISASP English Language Arts 9th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 10th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 11th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 9th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 10th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 11th Grade	ISASP Science 10th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Bettendorf High School	Public	9-12	3333 18th Street	Bettendorf	52722	Scott County	Bettendorf Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 332-7001	1,485	98	15.2	29.4%	1,060 (71.4%)	117 (7.9%)	168 (11.3%)	31 (2.1%)	4 (0.3%)	2 (0.1%)	101 (6.8%)	70.6	90^th of 338 public high schools	73.4%		69.8	84^th of 336 public high schools	75.0%	6	81.9	81.0	81.9	75.6	74.3	81.4	66.7	$12,142	$250	$11,892
Pleasant Valley High School	Public	9-12	604 Belmont Road	Bettendorf	52722	Scott County	Pleasant Valley Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 332-5151	1,679	97	17.3	11.0%	1,267 (75.5%)	56 (3.3%)	113 (6.7%)	184 (11.0%)	2 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	56 (3.3%)	87.5	11^th of 338 public high schools	96.7%		90.8	10^th of 336 public high schools	97.0%	1	93.1	89.6	86.8	85.9	84.6	88.6	77.7	$11,394	$286	$11,108
North High School	Public	9-12	626 W 53rd St	Davenport	52806	Scott County	Davenport Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 723-5500	1,303	78	16.8	46.0%	622 (47.7%)	331 (25.4%)	181 (13.9%)	33 (2.5%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	131 (10.1%)	5.2	320^th of 338 public high schools	5.3%		2.8	327^th of 336 public high schools	2.7%	7	59.8	55.1	38.4	33.7	44.3	28.1	38.3	$15,075	$611	$14,464
Central High School	Public	9-12	1120 Main St	Davenport	52803	Scott County	Davenport Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 723-5400	1,431	89	16.1	43.5%	696 (48.6%)	323 (22.6%)	237 (16.6%)	16 (1.1%)	3 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	151 (10.6%)	9	313^th of 338 public high schools	7.4%		12.1	306^th of 336 public high schools	8.9%	7	61.6	59.8	53.0	40.9	44.7	36.4	40.5	$15,092	$622	$14,470
Mid City High	Public	7-12	3801 Marquette Street	Davenport	52806	Scott County	Davenport Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 336-7600	195	17	11.8	59.0%	96 (49.2%)	49 (25.1%)	23 (11.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.0%)	24 (12.3%)	0.5	331^st of 338 public high schools	2.1%		0.2	333^rd of 336 public high schools	0.9%	2	29.3	15.4	45.0	14.6	10.3	20.0	12.8	$18,737	$636	$18,102
West High School	Public	9-12	3505 W Locust St	Davenport	52804	Scott County	Davenport Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 723-5600	1,442	93	15.4	49.4%	815 (56.5%)	201 (13.9%)	227 (15.7%)	35 (2.4%)	5 (0.3%)	5 (0.3%)	151 (10.5%)	1.4	327^th of 338 public high schools	3.3%		1.3	330^th of 336 public high schools	1.8%	3	46.6	41.7	35.1	30.4	30.4	33.2	28.3	$15,155	$652	$14,503
North Scott High School	Public	9-12	200 S 1st St	Eldridge	52748	Scott County	North Scott Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 285-9631	1,048	63	16.5	23.1%	892 (85.1%)	25 (2.4%)	72 (6.9%)	5 (0.5%)	4 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	49 (4.7%)	64.3	123^rd of 338 public high schools	63.6%		68.2	97^th of 336 public high schools	71.1%	26	83.7	77.3	66.7	76.9	75.6	79.8	65.1	$13,462	$367	$13,094
Central DeWitt High School	Public	9-12	519 E. 11th St.	De Witt	52742	Clinton County	Central DeWitt School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 659-0715	543	39	13.9	29.5%	477 (87.8%)	25 (4.6%)	20 (3.7%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (3.3%)	66.9	106^th of 338 public high schools	68.6%		70.1	83^rd of 336 public high schools	75.3%	23	87.1	81.6	80.4	71.2	64.5	71.7	73.6	$16,020	$272	$15,748

Frequently Asked Questions about Bettendorf High School

What district is Bettendorf High School in?

Bettendorf Community School District

What schools feed into Bettendorf High School?

Bettendorf High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Grant Wood Elementary School
Elementary : Herbert Hoover Elementary School
Elementary : Mark Twain Elementary School
Elementary : Neil Armstrong Elementary School
Elementary : Paul Norton Elementary School
Middle : Bettendorf Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Bettendorf High School?

Students at Bettendorf High School are 71% White, 11% Hispanic, 8% African American, 7% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

How many students attend Bettendorf High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,485 students attended Bettendorf High School.

Is Bettendorf High School a good school?

Bettendorf High School ranks 90^th of 338 Iowa high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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