The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was lower than the Iowa state average of 77%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥50% (which was lower than the Iowa state average of 75%).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students (09-10)
56 students
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)<50%
77%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)≥50%
75%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
(09-10)n/a
1%
Asian
(09-10)n/a
2%
Hispanic
(09-10)11%
8%
Black
(09-10)7%
5%
White
(09-10)79%
82%
Hawaiian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)3%
2%
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
59%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
13%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 77% IA state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 75% IA state average).
How many students attend Gordon Willard Alternative Ed High School?
56 students attend Gordon Willard Alternative Ed High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Gordon Willard Alternative Ed High School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Gordon Willard Alternative Ed High School offer ?
Gordon Willard Alternative Ed High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Gordon Willard Alternative Ed High School part of?
Gordon Willard Alternative Ed High School is part of Fort Dodge Community School District.
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