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#475 of 1,280 schools in IA

Top 37% in state

Hudson High School

High School · Hudson Comm School District · Hudson, IA

A Hudson Comm School District high school serving grades 7th – 12th.

PO BOX 240 245 S Washington, Hudson, IA 50643

  • Math 82% vs IA 70% (2025)
  • Reading 87% vs IA 76% (2025)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.3Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-0.19 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics8.1Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency81.5% (2025 ISASP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency86.7% (2025 ISASP)
Math vs. State Avg+9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+10.9 pts
Overall Proficiency84% (2025 ISASP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)82% (model expectation from 2025 ISASP)
vs. Expected+1.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile72th
College Readiness6.0Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
AP Participation5.7%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment6.1Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.1:1
District spending per student$11,119
Chronic Absenteeism20.4%

Students at Hudson High School score 84% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 82%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 ISASP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.

Math Proficiency82%(2025 ISASP)
School
State
70%(2025 ISASP)
ELA Proficiency87%(2025 ISASP)
School
State
76%(2025 ISASP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency has held near 84% across the 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
85%
ELA
95%
2012
Math
87%
ELA
92%
2013
Math
95%
ELA
85%
2014
Math
95%
ELA
85%
2015
Math
87%
ELA
77%
2016
Math
87%
ELA
82%
2017
Math
87%
ELA
82%
2018
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2019
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2020*
Math
82%
ELA
80%
2021*
Math
82%
ELA
80%
2022
Math
81%
ELA
83%
2025
Math
82%
ELA
87%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 85% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 85% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 40 test records from IA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

22.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Hudson High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 34Car-Dependent
  • Bike 51Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low80/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$120,724

Median home value

$240,800

Median rent

$1,090/mo

College educated

40.6%

Homeownership

90.2%

Poverty rate

4.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 50643; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
5.7% participation·State avg: 1.7 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics15sports offered
7 boys'·8 girls'·24 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Hudson Comm School District

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#2 of 2
District spending per student
$11,119NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
6.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Hudson High School is listed in Hudson Comm School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Hudson High School

Hudson High School is a public high school in Hudson, IA, part of Hudson Comm School District, serving approximately 368 students in grades 7th-12th with a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #475 of 1,280 schools in IA. State assessment records show 85% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Hudson High School

What grades does Hudson High School serve?

Hudson High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Hudson High School?

Hudson High School has an enrollment of approximately 368 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Hudson High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Hudson High School is 13.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Hudson High School rank in IA?

Hudson High School ranks #475 of 1,280 schools in IA.

What is Hudson High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Hudson High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Hudson High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Hudson High School has 85% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Hudson High School a charter school?

No, Hudson High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Hudson High School a Title I school?

No, Hudson High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hudson High School?

22.8% of students at Hudson High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
7th – 12th
Enrollment
368
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
28
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize Suburb
County
Black Hawk County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
20.4%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
Area population (ZIP 50643)
3,081
Area average commute
17 min
Area median age
40.3
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 ISASP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 ISASP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 ISASP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 ISASP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 50643; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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