Serving 241 students in grades 9-12, Underwood High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 241 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 8%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 5% in IA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 90-94% (Top 1%)
Science Proficiency
: 85-89% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Underwood High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Underwood High School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Underwood High School?
The graduation rate of Underwood High School is 95%, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 90%.
How many students attend Underwood High School?
241 students attend Underwood High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Underwood High School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Underwood High School?
Underwood High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Underwood High School offer ?
Underwood High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Underwood High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 241 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 8%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 5%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 90-94% (Top 1%)
Science Proficiency
: 85-89% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
