Empowering Excellence Charter School vs West Central Charter High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Iowa, United States, 89 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Empowering Excellence Charter School
Cedar Rapids · Charter high · Grades 9–12
120 students
West Central Charter High School
Maynard · Charter high · Grades 9–12
97 students
| Measure | Empowering Excellence Charter School Cedar Rapids, Iowa | West Central Charter High School Maynard, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #319 of 319 | #164 of 319 |
| National rank | #14981 of 16,910 | #2266 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 120 | 97 |
| Enrollment | 120 | 97 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.7% | 54.6% |
| Students per teacher | 120.0 | 7.5 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 90% |
| Math proficiency | – | 69.5% |
| city | Cedar Rapids | Maynard |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West Central Charter High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.4 vs 21.8).
- •West Central Charter High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.6% vs 86.7%).
- •West Central Charter High School does better on students per teacher (7.5 vs 120.0).
- •Empowering Excellence Charter School is the larger school with 120 students compared with 97.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Empowering Excellence Charter School better than West Central Charter High School?
On the Success Index (US), West Central Charter High School ranks higher (74.4 vs 21.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Empowering Excellence Charter School and West Central Charter High School?
About 89 km in a straight line, between Cedar Rapids and Maynard in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Empowering Excellence Charter School: 120. West Central Charter High School: 97. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Empowering Excellence Charter School and West Central Charter High School rank in Iowa?
Empowering Excellence Charter School is 319th of 319 and West Central Charter High School is 164th of 319 among high schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).