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Ahstw High School vs. Underwood High School

Should you attend Ahstw High School or Underwood High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Ahstw High School
768 S Maple
Avoca, IA 51521
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Underwood High School
629 North Street
Underwood, IA 51576
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Top Rankings

Ahstw High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 10%)

Underwood High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
Overview
Serving 210 students in grades 9-12, Ahstw High School ranks in the top 30% 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 80-84% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is approximately equal to the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 241 students in grades 9-12, Underwood High School ranks in the top 10% 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 80-84% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (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 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
210 students
241 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Ahstw High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Underwood High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
46% | 54%
54% | 46%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Ahstw High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Underwood High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
18 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Ahstw High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Underwood High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Ahstw High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the AHSTW Comm School District and the state of Iowa, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Underwood High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Underwood Comm School District and the state of Iowa, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#360 out of 1223 schools in IA
(Top 30%)
#77 out of 1223 schools in IA
(Top 10%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Ahstw High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Underwood High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
80-84%
(Top 20% in IA)
80-84%
(Top 20% in IA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ahstw High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the AHSTW Comm School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Underwood High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Underwood Comm School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
70-74%
(Top 50% in IA)(21-22 School Year Data)
90-94%
(Top 1% in IA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ahstw High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the AHSTW Comm School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Underwood High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Underwood Comm School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
80-89%
(Top 5% in IA)(21-22 School Year Data)
85-89%
(Top 5% in IA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ahstw High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the AHSTW Comm School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Underwood High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Underwood Comm School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
70-79%
(Bottom 50% in IA)
≥90%
(Top 30% in IA)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Ahstw High School with the average graduation rate observed in the AHSTW Comm School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Underwood High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Underwood Comm School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Ahstw High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Underwood High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
45
59
Grade 10 Students
57
57
Grade 11 Students
58
61
Grade 12 Students
50
64

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Underwood High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Underwood Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2009-10 school year.
% Asian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Ahstw High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the AHSTW Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Underwood High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Underwood Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
% Hispanic
4%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Ahstw High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the AHSTW Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Underwood High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Underwood Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Ahstw High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the AHSTW Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Underwood High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Underwood Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2011-12 school year.
% White
93%
92%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Ahstw High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the AHSTW Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Underwood High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Underwood Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Ahstw High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the AHSTW Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Underwood High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Underwood Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.13
0.15
This chart showcases the diversity score of Ahstw High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the AHSTW Comm School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Underwood High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Underwood Comm School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
16%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Ahstw High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the AHSTW Comm School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Underwood High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Underwood Comm School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Ahstw High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the AHSTW Comm School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Underwood High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Underwood Comm School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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