Serving 258 students in grades 9-12, Underwood High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (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 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 258 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in IA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Underwood High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Underwood High School's student population of 258 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
258 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Underwood High School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,221 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Underwood High School is 0.15, which is less 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
#40 out of 1221 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
68%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
6%
12%
Black
n/a
7%
White
92%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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 Underwood High School's ranking?
Underwood High School is ranked #40 out of 1,221 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Underwood High School often compared to?
Underwood High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Treynor High School, Abraham Lincoln High School, Lewis Central Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Underwood High School?
The graduation rate of Underwood High School is 90%, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 87%.
How many students attend Underwood High School?
258 students attend Underwood High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Underwood High School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Underwood High School?
Underwood High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Underwood High School offer ?
Underwood High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Underwood High School part of?
Underwood High School is part of Underwood Comm School District.
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