Serving 247 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 15:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% 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: 247 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in IA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Underwood High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Underwood, IA, covering approximately 125.2 square miles. Families typically experience a drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with the average distance to the zone's edge being about 6.8 miles and the furthest edge located 9.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Underwood High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Underwood High School's student population of 247 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
247 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Underwood High School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,223 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Underwood High School is 0.17, 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
#77 out of 1223 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
68%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
70%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
6%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
White
91%
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%
87.5%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19%
24.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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 Underwood High School's ranking?
Underwood High School is ranked #77 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Underwood High School often compared to?
Underwood High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Treynor High School, Abraham Lincoln High School, Lewis Central Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Underwood High School?
The graduation rate of Underwood High School is 90%, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 87.5%.
How many students attend Underwood High School?
247 students attend Underwood High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Underwood High School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Underwood High School?
Underwood High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Underwood High School offer ?
Underwood High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Underwood High School part of?
Underwood High School is part of Underwood Comm School District.
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