For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,301 students in Urbandale, IA.
The top-ranked public high school in Urbandale, IA is Urbandale High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Urbandale, IA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in Urbandale have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public high schools.
Urbandale, IA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 98%, which is more than the Iowa average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Urbandale High School, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Iowa or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Iowa public high school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Urbandale, IA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Urbandale High School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7111 Aurora Avenue
Urbandale, IA 50322
(515) 457-6800
Urbandale, IA 50322
(515) 457-6800
Gr: 9-12 | 1,301 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Urbandale, IA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Urbandale, IA include Urbandale High School.
How many public high schools are located in Urbandale?
1 public high schools are located in Urbandale.
What is the racial composition of students in Urbandale?
Urbandale public high schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Iowa public high schools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
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