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 61% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). 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
: 96% (Top 5% in IA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 61% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 72% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 63% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Urbandale High School 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 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
61% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% 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 96%, 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 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Urbandale High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,311 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 35%
Graduation Rate
: 96% (Top 5%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 61% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 72% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 63% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
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