Serving 1,072 students in grades 9-12, Fort Dodge 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 40% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,072 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Graduation Rate: 75% (Btm 50% in IA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Fort Dodge High School's student population of 1,072 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 64 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,072 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Fort Dodge 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 Fort Dodge High School is 0.49, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1134 out of 1233 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
16%
13%
Black
7%
7%
White
69%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
75%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fort Dodge High School's ranking?
Fort Dodge High School is ranked #1134 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Fort Dodge High School?
The graduation rate of Fort Dodge High School is 75%, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 90%.
How many students attend Fort Dodge High School?
1,072 students attend Fort Dodge High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Fort Dodge High School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fort Dodge High School?
Fort Dodge High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Fort Dodge High School offer ?
Fort Dodge High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Fort Dodge High School part of?
Fort Dodge High School is part of Fort Dodge Comm School District.
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