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#822 of 1,280 schools in IA
Urbandale High School
High School · Urbandale Comm School District · Urbandale, IA
An Urbandale Comm School District high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
7111 Aurora Avenue, Urbandale, IA 50322
- Math 68% vs IA 67% (2025)
- Reading 82% vs IA 74% (2025)
- 95.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Urbandale High School score 75% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 76%).
2025 ISASP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 75% across the 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 79% (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 35 test records from IA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
34.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Urbandale 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 23Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated726/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Urbandale), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$89,323
Median home value
$263,900
Median rent
$1,151/mo
College educated
42%
Homeownership
71.2%
Poverty rate
9.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 50322; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hoover High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | 9–12 | 1.6 mi | 923 | Compare → |
| Johnston Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | 8–9 | 2.5 mi | 1,200 | Compare → |
| Dowling Catholic High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.2private | 9–12 | 2.9 mi | 1,389 | Compare → |
| Johnston Senior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | 10–12 | 3.6 mi | 1,771 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Urbandale Comm School District
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #5 of 5
- District spending per student
- $12,693NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Urbandale High School is listed in Urbandale Comm School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Urbandale High School
Urbandale High School is a public high school in Urbandale, IA, part of Urbandale Comm School District, serving approximately 1,311 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #822 of 1,280 schools in IA. State assessment records show 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Urbandale High School
What grades does Urbandale High School serve?
Urbandale High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Urbandale High School?
Urbandale High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,311 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Urbandale High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Urbandale High School is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Urbandale High School rank in IA?
Urbandale High School ranks #822 of 1,280 schools in IA.
What is Urbandale High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Urbandale High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Urbandale High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Urbandale High School has 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Urbandale High School a charter school?
No, Urbandale High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Urbandale High School a Title I school?
No, Urbandale High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Urbandale High School?
34.3% of students at Urbandale 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,311
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 93
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Polk County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 38.3%
- Phone
- (515) 457-6800
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95.0%
- Area population (ZIP 50322)
- 31,694
- Area average commute
- 18.1 min
- Area median age
- 40.1
Official sources & links
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 50322; 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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