Serving 368 students in grades 7-12, Hudson High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 81% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 83% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 368 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in IA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 81% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 83% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hudson High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Hudson High School's student population of 368 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
368 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Hudson High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hudson High School is 0.25, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#139 out of 1233 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
7%
13%
Black
1%
7%
White
86%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hudson High School's ranking?
Hudson High School is ranked #139 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Hudson High School often compared to?
Hudson High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Union High School, Dunkerton High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
81% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 83% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hudson High School?
The graduation rate of Hudson High School is 90%, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 90%.
How many students attend Hudson High School?
368 students attend Hudson High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Hudson High School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hudson High School?
Hudson High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hudson High School offer ?
Hudson High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Hudson High School part of?
Hudson High School is part of Hudson Comm School District.
School Reviews
1 10/12/2020
This school failed my son when he went there as a freshman. He was bullied by students and staff. All they care about is making sure they have high scores instead of teaching a child.
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