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Metro High School

1212 7th ST SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401 · (319) 558-3100 · Linn County
GRADES 09–12HIGH12-CITYTITLE IALTERNATIVE EDUCATION SCHOOL288 STUDENTS
Enrollment
288
High
DISTRICT 944 · STATE 468
Student : Teacher
11.4:1
25 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 15.8:1 · STATE 17.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
79%
228 students
DISTRICT 61% · STATE 41%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 9
70
Grade 10
74
Grade 11
77
Grade 12
67
Student demographics
White
14651%
DISTRICT 53% · STATE 70%
Hispanic
269%
DISTRICT 10% · STATE 14%
Black
6021%
DISTRICT 23% · STATE 7%
Asian
21%
DISTRICT 2% · STATE 2%
Two+
4616%
DISTRICT 11% · STATE 5%
Native American
31%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 0%
Pacific Islander
41%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 1%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
15052%
Female
13748%

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Test scores

ISASP 2024-25 . % Proficient
English Language Arts
35.1%
own-school result
Math
23.7%
own-school result
State assessment results for this school reflect a specialized student population. The figures above are the school's own reported scores; they are not directly comparable to state averages or to general-enrollment schools, so the usual state-average comparison line is suppressed here.
Source: ISASP. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

BeatsExpectations

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BeatsExpectations is not computed for specialized-population schools (schools for the deaf or blind, therapeutic and behavioral-health placements, juvenile-justice and alternative-education settings, and similar). State ELA/Math proficiency rates are not a comparable metric for these populations, so a demographically-adjusted residual against general-enrollment peers would be misleading. About the methodology →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
288
-54 (-16%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
11.4:1
was 14.7:1
% White
51%
was 59%
% Hispanic
9%
was 6%
% Black
21%
was 26%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Metro High School

Metro High School, a modestly sized 9-12 campus in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, operated by Cedar Rapids Comm School District, educates 288 students, covering grades 9 through 12. That puts it 38% below the typical public school in Iowa, which averages around 468 students.

Metro High School is one of 35 schools operated by Cedar Rapids Comm School District, a district that instructs 15,494 students overall.

In terms of who attends, Metro High School logs that 51% of students identify as White, with the remaining enrollment distributed across several groups; the rest breaks down as 21% Black, 16% multiracial, 9% Hispanic. By comparison, Linn County as a whole is about 84% White, so the school skews visibly less White than its surroundings.

Looking at school resources, Metro High School logs 25 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 11.4:1. That figure is tighter than the state norm's 17.3:1 average. Roughly 79% of students at Metro High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, often used as a Title I proxy. Set against Linn County (around 40%), the school's rate is somewhat above typical.

In the broader community, the surrounding county (Linn County) records that median household earnings sit near $77,649, roughly 35% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 6%. In all, Linn County runs 83 public schools (combined enrollment of about 36,480 students), of which Metro High School is one.

The closest other public school is McKinley STEAM Academy, roughly 0.5 miles away. 8 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius.

Metro High School operates from a city-core location.

Over the past 7-year window. Over the past 7-year window, the student count contracted 16%: 342 students in 2018 compared to 288 in 2025. White enrollment moved from 59% to 51% across the same window. Class-load math has pulled in: from 14.7:1 in 2018 to 11.4:1 in 2025.

In the discussion threads here, the feed for Metro High School typically covers pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. The community welcomes input from current and former families.

Linn County at a glance

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Population
230,004
Census ACS
Median income
$77,649
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
35%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
6%
Below federal line
Schools in county
83
36,480 students

Quick facts

School name
Metro High School
District
Cedar Rapids Comm School District
Address
1212 7th ST SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
Phone
(319) 558-3100
County
Linn County
Level
High
Grade range
09–12
Total enrollment
288
Teachers (FTE)
25
Student–teacher ratio
11.4:1
Free/Reduced lunch
228 (79%)
Locale
12-City: Mid-size
NCES ID
190654000259
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Metro High School
How many students attend Metro High School?
Metro High School enrolls approximately 288 students in grades 09-12.
What grades does Metro High School serve?
Metro High School serves grades 09-12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Metro High School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Metro High School is approximately 11.4:1 (25 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Metro High School?
At Metro High School, the student body is approximately 51% White, 9% Hispanic, 21% Black, 1% Asian, 16% Two or more.
Is Metro High School public or private?
Metro High School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Cedar Rapids Comm School District.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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