Serving 398 students in grades 9-12, Iowa Falls - Alden High School ranks in the bottom 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 50% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 398 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in IA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 50% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 76% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Iowa Falls - Alden High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district, covering approximately 134.4 square miles in Iowa Falls, IA. Most students live within a 10-15 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 10 miles away from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Iowa Falls - Alden High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Iowa Falls - Alden High School's student population of 398 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
398 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Iowa Falls - Alden High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,223 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Iowa Falls - Alden High School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#818 out of 1223 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
68%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
70%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2011–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Hispanic
8%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
1%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
White
87%
70%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87.5%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.3%
24.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Iowa Falls - Alden High School's ranking?
Iowa Falls - Alden High School is ranked #818 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Iowa Falls - Alden High School?
The graduation rate of Iowa Falls - Alden High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 87.5%.
How many students attend Iowa Falls - Alden High School?
398 students attend Iowa Falls - Alden High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Iowa Falls - Alden High School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Iowa Falls - Alden High School?
Iowa Falls - Alden High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Iowa Falls - Alden High School offer ?
Iowa Falls - Alden High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Iowa Falls - Alden High School part of?
Iowa Falls - Alden High School is part of Iowa Falls Comm School District.
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