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Iowa Falls - Alden High School

1903 North Taylor
Iowa Falls, IA 50126

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Iowa Falls - Alden High School serves 416 students in grades 9-12.

Iowa Falls - Alden High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.

Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 26% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 416 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 12%
Graduation Rate
: 90-94% (Top 30% in IA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 60% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 78% (Top 20%)
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:

School Overview

Iowa Falls - Alden High School's student population of 416 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Total Students

416 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

32 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Calendar

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School Rankings

Iowa Falls - Alden High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,221 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Iowa Falls - Alden High School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

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State Level (IA)

Overall Testing Rank

#546 out of 1221 schools
(Top 50%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

60%

64%

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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

78%

68%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

13:1

14:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

n/a

Hispanic

12%

Black

White

88%

74%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.22

0.44

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Graduation Rate

90-94%

89%

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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

34%

35%

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Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Iowa Falls Community School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) 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 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 68% 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 89%.

How many students attend Iowa Falls - Alden High School?

416 students attend Iowa Falls - Alden High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

88% of Iowa Falls - Alden High School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Iowa Falls - Alden High School?

Iowa Falls - Alden High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower 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

What school district is Iowa Falls - Alden High School part of?

Iowa Falls - Alden High School is part of Iowa Falls Community School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 416 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 12%
Graduation Rate
: 90-94% (Top 30%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 60% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 78% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education