Urbandale High School is a public high school in Urbandale, Iowa. It is the only high school in the Urbandale Community School District.
Serving 1,311 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 14:1 is equal to the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,311 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- 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%)
- 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 1,311 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 93 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,311 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
93 teachers
Year Founded
1936
Colors
White, Navy Blue
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 0.55, 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
#733 out of 1223 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
3%
Hispanic
16%
13%
Black
7%
7%
White
65%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
98%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: J-hawks
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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 90%.
How many students attend Urbandale High School?
1,311 students attend Urbandale High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Urbandale High School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, and 6% 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 14:1, which is equal to 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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