Serving 114 students in grades 5-12, Woodward Academy 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 <50% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 5-12
- Enrollment: 114 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IA
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Btm 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 114 students has declined by 47% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 52% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
114 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Rankings
Woodward Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Woodward Academy is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1119 out of 1233 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
70%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
10%
13%
Black
21%
7%
White
55%
71%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(17-18)≥50%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Woodward Academy's ranking?
Woodward Academy is ranked #1119 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Woodward Academy often compared to?
Woodward Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Meskwaki Settlement School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
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?
114 students attend Woodward Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Woodward Academy students are White, 21% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 1% 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 10:1, 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Woodward Academy part of?
Woodward Academy is part of Woodward-Granger Comm School District.
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