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Greenview Alternative School

106 16th St SW, Waverly, IA 50677Waverly-Shell Rock Comm School District →
Federal DataAlternative Education SchoolGrades 09–12Non-Charter
31
Students
Total enrolled
25%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
↓ 71% vs nat'l
$15,522
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 8% vs nat'l
31.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 101% vs nat'l
56/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↑ 11% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Small public school
Serves 31 students in grades 09–12 in Waverly, Iowa.
Near-average funding
District spends $15,522 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Above-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 56th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Greenview Alternative School is a small high in Waverly, Iowa, serving grades 09–12 with 31 students. The district invests $15,522 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 31.0:1 student-teacher ratio that is higher than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 48% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body. The 25% graduation rate is below the national average of 87%, a data point worth exploring further during a school visit.

Student Body & Demographics at Greenview Alternative School

31
Total Students
31.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
48%
Free Lunch
1
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (09–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution18 male · 13 female
58%
42%
Male 58%Female 42%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility48%
National avg 52% · 15 students
Student Composition
77%
Asian3%
White77%
Black6%
Multiracial6%
Native American6%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 193054000832

Academic Outcomes at Greenview Alternative School

Graduation Rate (Adjusted Cohort)
LT50
Below avg
National avg 87%
Graduation Rate Comparison
This school
25%
State avg
91%
National avg
87%
Neighborhood Opportunity Score
56
/ 100
Above-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 56th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 94th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 50677

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,522Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$15,522
State avg
$17,386
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,830
Student Support$2,949
Administration$1,863
Operations$2,328
Other$1,552
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $15,522 spent per student, an estimated $6,876 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
52%
40%
State government
51.5%
Local (property tax)
39.8%
Federal programs
8.7%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 25% graduation rate — below the national average of 87%
  • 31.0:1 student-teacher ratio — larger classes than the national average of 15.4:1
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Margaretta Carey Elementary SchoolWest Cedar Elementary SchoolShell Rock Elementary SchoolSoutheast Elementary School
↓
Middle
Waverly-Shell Rock Middle School
↓
High School
Waverly-Shell Rock Senior High School
School Profile
TypeAlternative Education School
LevelHigh
Grades09 – 12
Location—
CountyBremer County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictWaverly-Shell Rock Comm School District →
Phone: (319)352-9273
NCES ID: 193054000832
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Waverly seeking a public high school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Waverly-Shell Rock Comm School District
High
Waverly-Shell Rock Senior High School
771 students · 09–12
● 56 opp20% FRL
Mid
Waverly-Shell Rock Middle School
699 students · 05–08
● 56 opp22% FRL
Elem
Margaretta Carey Elementary School
237 students · KG–04
● 56 opp25% FRL
Elem
West Cedar Elementary School
230 students · KG–04
● 56 opp16% FRL
Elem
Shell Rock Elementary School
172 students · PK–04
● 52 opp36% FRL
Elem
Southeast Elementary School
164 students · KG–04
● 56 opp32% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
106 16th St SW, Waverly, IA 50677
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

High
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.