Davenport Mid City High School is a public alternative high school located in north central Davenport, Iowa. Mid City High School was established in 2014 in the building that was formerly a medical facility. It replaced the previous alternative school in the district, which was called the Kimberly Center.
Serving 195 students in grades 7-12, Mid City High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 195 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Graduation Rate: 45-49% (Btm 50% in IA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mid City High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Mid City High School's student population of 195 students has declined by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 37% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
195 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Year Founded
2014
Colors
White, Purple
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mid City High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mid City High School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1210 out of 1233 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
12%
13%
Black
25%
7%
White
49%
71%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
13%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
45-49%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Maverick
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mid City High School's ranking?
Mid City High School is ranked #1210 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Mid City High School often compared to?
Mid City High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North High School, Pleasant Valley High School, West High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mid City High School?
The graduation rate of Mid City High School is 45-49%, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 90%.
How many students attend Mid City High School?
195 students attend Mid City High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Mid City High School students are White, 25% of students are Black, 13% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mid City High School?
Mid City High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mid City High School offer ?
Mid City High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Mid City High School part of?
Mid City High School is part of Davenport Comm School District.
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