Serving 1,318 students in grades 9-12, Urbandale High School ranks in the top 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 66% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,318 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 30% in IA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 66% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 77% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Urbandale High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Urbandale High School's student population of 1,318 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 88 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,318 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
88 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Urbandale High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,221 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Urbandale High School is 0.48, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#449 out of 1221 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
68%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
3%
Hispanic
12%
12%
Black
6%
7%
White
71%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
95%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Urbandale High School's ranking?
Urbandale High School is ranked #449 out of 1,221 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Urbandale High School often compared to?
Urbandale High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Valley High School, Roosevelt High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
66% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 77% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Urbandale High School?
The graduation rate of Urbandale High School is 95%, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 87%.
How many students attend Urbandale High School?
1,318 students attend Urbandale High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Urbandale High School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Urbandale High School?
Urbandale High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Urbandale High School offer ?
Urbandale High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Urbandale High School part of?
Urbandale High School is part of Urbandale Comm School District.
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