For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,206 students in 51501, IA.
The top ranked public high school in 51501, IA is Thomas Jefferson High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high school in zipcode 51501 have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in 51501, IA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 51501 have a Graduation Rate of 76%, which is less than the Iowa average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Thomas Jefferson High School, with 76% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Iowa or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public high school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best 51501, IA Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Thomas Jefferson High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2501 W Broadway
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 328-6493
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 328-6493
Grades: 9-12
| 1,206 students
51501, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
815 N 18th St
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 328-6408
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 328-6408
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
2920 Ave J
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 328-6525
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 328-6525
Grades: PK-5
| 320 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 51501, IA?
The top ranked public high schools in 51501, IA include Thomas Jefferson High School.
How many public high schools are located in 51501?
1 public high schools are located in 51501.
What is the racial composition of students in 51501?
51501 public high schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public high schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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