Iowa Falls - Alden High School
Tel:
(641)648-6440
- Iowa Falls - Alden High School serves 437 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 77%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 75%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to 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 23%.
School Overview
- Iowa Falls - Alden High School's student population of 437 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 437 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 31 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Iowa Falls - Alden High School's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has increased from 13:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Iowa Falls - Alden High School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.25. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IA) |
| Overall School Rank | #55 out of 1,252 schools (Top 5%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 80-84% | 77% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 80-84% | 75% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 8% | 11% |
| Black | n/a | 6% |
| White | 92% | 77% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.15 | 0.25 |
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| Graduation Rate | 90-94% | 89% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 26% | 34% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Iowa Falls Comm School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, IA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Iowa Falls - Alden High School is Agwsr High School (11.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Riverbend Middle School (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Rock Run Elementary School (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Iowa Falls Rock Run Elementary School Grades: 3-5 | 239 students
0.6 miles
710 North St
Iowa Falls, IA 50126
(641)648-6420 0.6 3-5 239 - Iowa Falls Riverbend Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 191 students
0.8 miles
1124 Union St.
Iowa Falls, IA 50126
(641)648-6430 0.8 7-8 191 - Iowa Falls Pineview Elementary School Grades: PK-2 | 317 students
1.1 miles
1510 Washington Ave
Iowa Falls, IA 50126
(641)648-6410 1.1 PK-2 317 - Alden Alden Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 286 students
5.2 miles
209 Center Street
Alden, IA 50006
(515)859-3394 5.2 PK-6 286 - Ackley Agwsr Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 222 students
11.4 miles
918 4th Ave
Ackley, IA 50601
(641)847-2611 11.4 K-5 222
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