Central DeWitt High School

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Central DeWitt High School ranks 106 th of 338 Iowa high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Central DeWitt High School is a public high school serving 546 students in grades 9-12 in De Witt, Iowa, which is part of the Central DeWitt School District. The school consistently performs above the state average on standardized tests, with proficiency rates ranging from 64.5% to 87.1% in the 2023-2024 school year, compared to the state averages of 63.3% to 74.9%.

Central DeWitt High School has a strong statewide ranking, typically placing in the top 25% of Iowa high schools in recent years, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger in several recent years. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 12.9 to 14 students per teacher, which is lower than many nearby schools. Additionally, the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at Central DeWitt High School has been relatively low, ranging from 22.87% to 27.66% in the past three school years, suggesting a more affluent student population compared to some nearby schools.

When compared to nearby high schools, Central DeWitt High School generally outperforms many of them in academic metrics, such as Mid City High and Maquoketa Community High School. However, schools like North Scott High School and Northeast Middle-High School also demonstrate strong academic performance, with proficiency rates comparable to or exceeding those of Central DeWitt High School.

Detail:

Public 9-12

519 E. 11th St.
De Witt, IA 52742

(563) 659-0715

District: Central DeWitt School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
106^th of 338 Iowa High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,020

Feeder schools for Central DeWitt High School:

Elementary:	Ekstrand Elementary School
Middle:	Central DeWitt Intermediate School
	Central DeWitt Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.9

Number of students: 543

Racial breakdown:

White:

87.8%

African American:

4.6%

Hispanic:

3.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 29.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Central DeWitt High School ranks better than 68.6% of high schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 66.88. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Central DeWitt 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 (87.8%), African American (4.6%), Hispanic (3.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 29.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Central DeWitt High School is 13.9. (See more...)

Compare Central DeWitt High School employs 38.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Central DeWitt High School is $16,020.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks Central DeWitt High School 106^th of 338 Iowa public high schools. (See Central DeWitt High School in the ranking list.)

Central DeWitt School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Central DeWitt School District 110^th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Central DeWitt High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	82.11	18^th	351	94.9%
2013	79.05	27^th	351	92.3%
2014	77.82	57^th	322	82.3%
2015	68.03	110^th	324	66.0%
2016	85.67	22^nd	320	93.1%
2017	76.74	57^th	325	82.5%
2018	75.15	68^th	320	78.8%
2019	67.29	107^th	327	67.3%
2021	70.39	77^th	327	76.5%
2022	73.77	66^th	332	80.1%
2023	70.06	83^rd	336	75.3%
2024	66.88	106^th	338	68.6%

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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 Central DeWitt High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	414	2	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	419
1989	390	2	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	395
1990	353	2	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	357
1991	353	1	2	4	0	n/a	n/a	360
1992	550	2	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	557
1993	499	3	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	505
1994	507	3	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	514
1995	522	3	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	529
1996	522	3	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	529
1997	502	1	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	506
1998	536	1	4	3	0	n/a	n/a	544
1999	554	3	5	4	0	n/a	n/a	566
2000	564	4	7	5	0	n/a	n/a	580
2001	614	4	8	3	0	n/a	n/a	629
2002	632	4	5	5	2	n/a	n/a	648
2003	632	4	5	5	2	n/a	n/a	648
2004	629	4	2	3	2	n/a	n/a	640
2005	577	3	3	3	3	n/a	n/a	589
2006	590	7	2	7	1	n/a	n/a	607
2007	547	6	3	7	1	n/a	n/a	564
2008	555	4	3	8	1	n/a	n/a	571
2009	512	5	4	5	0	n/a	n/a	526
2010	502	0	4	9	2	0	8	525
2011	516	3	5	10	2	1	8	545
2012	483	10	4	10	2	1	0	510
2013	478	11	3	13	4	1	1	511
2014	493	12	4	17	3	1	5	535
2015	478	11	4	18	2	1	5	519
2016	468	15	4	18	1	1	9	516
2017	476	19	2	20	0	0	11	528
2018	450	20	3	28	0	0	14	515
2019	451	12	5	30	1	1	12	512
2020	467	10	5	31	1	1	10	525
2021	461	10	5	28	0	1	11	516
2022	480	11	5	26	1	1	9	533
2023	492	15	4	22	1	0	12	546
2024	477	25	2	20	1	0	18	543

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 Central DeWitt High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	419	32.0	13.0	9.5
1989	395	3.2	123.4	10.1
1990	357	31.0	11.5	8.7
1991	360	31.0	11.6	10.6
1992	557	38.0	14.6	9.3
1993	505	37.0	13.6	7.3
1994	514	31.2	16.5	7.8
1995	529	32.5	16.3	6.4
1996	529	32.5	16.3	6.4
1997	506	33.3	15.2	8.5
1998	544	35.4	15.4	8.5
1999	566	34.9	16.2	12.2
2000	580	38.0	15.3	11.6
2001	629	40.4	15.6	13.8
2002	648	40.8	15.9	13.6
2003	648	40.8	15.9	13.6
2004	640	40.8	15.7	14.4
2005	589	40.3	14.6	16.3
2006	607	44.1	13.8	18.1
2007	564	45.9	12.3	19
2008	571	40.9	14.0	17
2009	526	44.2	11.9	17.3
2010	525	44.1	11.9	20.4
2011	545	38.2	14.2	21.8
2012	510	39.8	12.7	20.2
2013	511	40.8	12.5	20
2014	535	39.6	13.4	21.9
2015	519	39.0	13.3	23.1
2016	516	42.0	12.2	27.3
2017	528	40.1	13.1	26.5
2018	515	37.9	13.5	26.6
2019	512	38.0	13.4	26.4
2020	525	39.9	13.1	25.1
2021	516	39.7	12.9	22.9
2022	533	40.8	13.0	22.9
2023	546	38.7	14.0	27.7
2024	543	38.9	13.9	29.5

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 Central DeWitt High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	419	32.0	13.0	9.5
1989	395	3.2	123.4	10.1
1990	357	31.0	11.5	8.7
1991	360	31.0	11.6	10.6
1992	557	38.0	14.6	9.3
1993	505	37.0	13.6	7.3
1994	514	31.2	16.5	7.8
1995	529	32.5	16.3	6.4
1996	529	32.5	16.3	6.4
1997	506	33.3	15.2	8.5
1998	544	35.4	15.4	8.5
1999	566	34.9	16.2	12.2
2000	580	38.0	15.3	11.6
2001	629	40.4	15.6	13.8
2002	648	40.8	15.9	13.6
2003	648	40.8	15.9	13.6
2004	640	40.8	15.7	14.4
2005	589	40.3	14.6	16.3
2006	607	44.1	13.8	18.1
2007	564	45.9	12.3	19
2008	571	40.9	14.0	17
2009	526	44.2	11.9	17.3
2010	525	44.1	11.9	20.4
2011	545	38.2	14.2	21.8
2012	510	39.8	12.7	20.2
2013	511	40.8	12.5	20
2014	535	39.6	13.4	21.9
2015	519	39.0	13.3	23.1
2016	516	42.0	12.2	27.3
2017	528	40.1	13.1	26.5
2018	515	37.9	13.5	26.6
2019	512	38.0	13.4	26.4
2020	525	39.9	13.1	25.1
2021	516	39.7	12.9	22.9
2022	533	40.8	13.0	22.9
2023	546	38.7	14.0	27.7
2024	543	38.9	13.9	29.5

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 Central DeWitt High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$272 (1.7%)	$15,748 (98.3%)	$16,020

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Central DeWitt High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 107^th of 327 High schools	Ranks 83^rd of 336 High schools	8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
10th Grade English Language Arts (Central DeWitt High School)	86.7	86	0.7%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Central DeWitt School District)	86.7	86	0.7%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	74.3	72.9	1.4%
10th Grade Mathematics (Central DeWitt High School)	69.2	72.1	2.9%
10th Grade Mathematics (Central DeWitt School District)	69.2	72.1	2.9%
10th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	67.1	67	0.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Central DeWitt High School)	80.3	75	5.3%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Central DeWitt School District)	80.3	75	5.3%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	71.4	68.7	2.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Central DeWitt High School)	68.9	72.5	3.6%
11th Grade Mathematics (Central DeWitt School District)	68.9	72.5	3.6%
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	512	546	6.6%
African American	12	15	25%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	5	4	20%
Hispanic	30	22	26.7%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	451	492	9.1%
Two or More Races	12	12
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	26.4%	27.7%	1.3%

Schools Near Central DeWitt 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 6th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 7th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 8th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 9th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 10th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 11th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 6th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 7th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 8th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 9th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 10th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 11th Grade	ISASP Science 8th Grade	ISASP Science 10th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
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
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
Northeast Middle-High School	Public	6-12	3690 Hwy.136	Goose Lake	52750	Clinton County	Northeast Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 577-2249	478	34	13.9	30.3%	439 (91.8%)	5 (1.0%)	19 (4.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (2.9%)	71.5	83^rd of 338 public high schools	75.4%		72.8	70^th of 336 public high schools	79.2%	13	76.8	84.8	96.5	93.7	88.9	82.6	76.8	72.7	94.7	76.2	71.4	63.8	75.4	69.8	$13,737	$240	$13,498
Camanche High School	Public	9-12	937 9th Ave	Camanche	52730	Clinton County	Camanche Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 259-3008	303	24	12.5	34.7%	272 (89.8%)	1 (0.3%)	16 (5.3%)	3 (1.0%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	9 (3.0%)	59.7	151^st of 338 public high schools	55.3%		63	120^th of 336 public high schools	64.3%	31				77.5	85.2	74.7				61.3	83.6	76.2		55.7	$14,272	$66	$14,205
Calamus-Wheatland Sec Attendance Center	Public	7-12	110 E Park Rd	Wheatland	52777	Clinton County	Calamus-Wheatland Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 374-1292	205	17	11.7	29.3%	194 (94.6%)	1 (0.5%)	5 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.4%)	45.9	217^th of 338 public high schools	35.8%		46.2	206^th of 336 public high schools	38.7%	11		62.1	82.9	77.8	70.5	77.8		55.2	68.6	59.3	68.2	59.3	76.5	59.1	$13,932	$184	$13,748
Clinton High School	Public	9-12	817 8th Ave S	Clinton	52732	Clinton County	Clinton Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 243-7540	947	71	13.3	47.8%	676 (71.4%)	80 (8.4%)	98 (10.3%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	85 (9.0%)	21.5	291^st of 338 public high schools	13.9%		16.1	296^th of 336 public high schools	11.9%	5				58.9	52.3	62.4				50.6	52.3	69.6		51.4	$16,691	$202	$16,490
Easton Valley Junior High / High School	Public	7-12	321 W. School St.	Preston	52069	Jackson County	Easton Valley Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 689-4221	211	17	12.6	33.6%	198 (93.8%)	2 (0.9%)	7 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.9%)	34.5	262^nd of 338 public high schools	22.5%		31.7	262^nd of 336 public high schools	22.0%			70.3	83.3	65.9	63.6	80.0		56.8	83.3	51.2	57.6	80.0	45.8	36.4	$16,207	$53	$16,154
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
Maquoketa Community High School	Public	9-12	600 Washington	Maquoketa	52060	Jackson County	Maquoketa Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 652-2451	495	34	14.4	47.1%	441 (89.1%)	9 (1.8%)	8 (1.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (4.6%)	12 (2.4%)	11.3	311^th of 338 public high schools	8.0%		25.3	279^th of 336 public high schools	17.0%	32				47.8	52.9	54.4				38.3	53.3	57.9		38.7	$15,941	$248	$15,693
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

Frequently Asked Questions about Central DeWitt High School

Is Central DeWitt High School a good school?

Central DeWitt High School ranks 106^th of 338 Iowa high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What schools feed into Central DeWitt High School?

Central DeWitt High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Ekstrand Elementary School
Middle : Central DeWitt Intermediate School
Middle : Central DeWitt Middle School

How many students attend Central DeWitt High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 543 students attended Central DeWitt High School.

What is the racial makeup of Central DeWitt High School?

Students at Central DeWitt High School are 88% White, 5% African American, 4% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

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