For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 4,332 students in Sioux City, IA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Sioux City, IA are East High School, North High School and West High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sioux City, IA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in Sioux City have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public high schools.
Sioux City, IA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Iowa average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is East High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Iowa or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public high school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Sioux City, IA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
East High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3200 S. Cypress St.
Sioux City, IA 51106
(712) 274-4000
Sioux City, IA 51106
(712) 274-4000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,495 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #22.
North High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4200 Cheyenne
Sioux City, IA 51104
(712) 239-7000
Sioux City, IA 51104
(712) 239-7000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,529 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #33.
West High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2001 Casselman
Sioux City, IA 51103
(712) 279-6772
Sioux City, IA 51103
(712) 279-6772
Gr: 9-12 | 1,308 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Sioux City, IA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Sioux City, IA include East High School, North High School and West High School.
How many public high schools are located in Sioux City?
3 public high schools are located in Sioux City.
What is the racial composition of students in Sioux City?
Sioux City public high schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public high schools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Sioux City are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Sioux City include: West High School vs. East High School, East High School vs. West High School, North High School vs. East High School
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