Urbandale High School

7111 Aurora Avenue
Urbandale, IA 50322
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 50%
Serving 1,318 students in grades 9-12, Urbandale High School ranks in the top 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 66% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,318 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • : 95% (Top 30% in IA)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 66% (Btm 50%)
  • : 77% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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Attribute

School Overview

Urbandale High School's student population of 1,318 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 88 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,318 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
88 teachers
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School Rankings

Urbandale High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,221 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Urbandale High School is 0.48, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (IA)
#449 out of 1221 schools
(Top 50%)
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66%
64%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Urbandale High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Iowa by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
77%
68%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Urbandale High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Iowa by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
3%
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Hispanic
12%
12%
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Black
6%
7%
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White
71%
73%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.48
This chart display the diversity score of Urbandale High School and the public school average diversity score of Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
95%
87%
This chart display graduation rate of Urbandale High School and public school graduation rate of Iowa by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Urbandale High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Urbandale High School's ranking?
Urbandale High School is ranked #449 out of 1,221 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Urbandale High School often compared to?
Urbandale High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Valley High School, Roosevelt High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
66% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 77% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Urbandale High School?
The graduation rate of Urbandale High School is 95%, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 87%.
How many students attend Urbandale High School?
1,318 students attend Urbandale High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Urbandale High School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Urbandale High School?
Urbandale High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Urbandale High School offer ?
Urbandale High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Urbandale High School part of?
Urbandale High School is part of Urbandale Comm School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,318 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • : 95% (Top 30%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 66% (Btm 50%)
  • : 77% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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