Serving 1,301 students in grades 9-12, Urbandale High School ranks in the bottom 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 65% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (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 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,301 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Graduation Rate: 98% (Top 1% in IA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 65% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 72% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 63% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Urbandale High School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Urbandale, IA, encompassing approximately 8.7 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the average distance from the school to the edge of the zone being about 2.5 miles and the furthest edge located 5.3 miles away.
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Urbandale High School's student population of 1,301 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
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,301 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
88 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1936
School Calendar
School Rankings
Urbandale High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,223 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Urbandale High School is 0.57, which is more 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
#733 out of 1223 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
68%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
70%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
7%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
16%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Black
9%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
63%
70%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
98%
87.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)38.6%
24.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Navy Blue, Red
School Mascot
J-hawks
Source: 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 #733 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 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?
65% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Urbandale High School?
The graduation rate of Urbandale High School is 98%, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 87.5%.
How many students attend Urbandale High School?
1,301 students attend Urbandale High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Urbandale High School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Urbandale High School part of?
Urbandale High School is part of Urbandale Comm School District.
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