Woodward Academy serves 115 students in grades 5-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 5-12
- Enrollment: 115 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Woodward Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Woodward Academy's student population of 115 students has declined by 47% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 32% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
115 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Woodward Academy is 0.66, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
14:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
11%
12%
Black
29%
7%
White
49%
73%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(17-18)≥50%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Woodward Academy often compared to?
Woodward Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Meskwaki Settlement School by visitors of our site.
What is the graduation rate of Woodward Academy?
The graduation rate of Woodward Academy is 50%, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 89%.
How many students attend Woodward Academy?
115 students attend Woodward Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Woodward Academy students are White, 29% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Woodward Academy?
Woodward Academy has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Woodward Academy offer ?
Woodward Academy offers enrollment in grades 5-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Woodward Academy part of?
Woodward Academy is part of Woodward-Granger Comm School District.
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