Select Iowa high schools recognized for student voter registration efforts

Iowa (KWQC) - More than 5,000 high school students registered to vote during the 2025-26 school year, according to the Iowa secretary of state’s office.

A total of 5,404 high school students aged 17 and 18 registered to vote, officials said.

• 49 schools registered at least 90 percent of eligible seniors, earning the Carrie Chapman Catt Award trophy
• Seven large schools with more than 300 students registered at least 100 eligible seniors, earning the Capitol Award trophy
• 12 schools registered at least 70 percent of eligible seniors, earning a banner
• Seven schools registered at least 50 percent of eligible students, earning a certificate

The 75 schools were recognized at an award ceremony. A full list of the schools honored can be found here.