Serving 243 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 14:1 is equal to the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 243 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- 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
Top Rankings
Underwood High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Underwood High School's student population of 243 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
243 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
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 0.13, which is less 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
#191 out of 1233 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
5%
13%
Black
n/a
7%
White
93%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Underwood High School's ranking?
Underwood High School is ranked #191 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Underwood High School often compared to?
Underwood High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Treynor High School, Abraham Lincoln High School, Lewis Central Senior High School by visitors of our site.
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?
243 students attend Underwood High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Underwood High School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 2% 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 14:1, which is equal to 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?
Underwood High School is part of Underwood Comm School District.
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