Very Good
#489 of 1,280 schools in IA
Top 38% in state
Woodward-granger High School
High School · Woodward-granger Comm School District · Woodward, IA
A Woodward-granger Comm School District high school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
306 W 3rd St, Woodward, IA 50276
- Math 75% vs IA 67% (2025)
- Reading 81% vs IA 74% (2025)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Woodward-granger High School score 78% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 87%).
2025 ISASP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 78% across the 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 79% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 83% (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
13.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Woodward-granger 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 43Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average293/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Woodward), 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
$92,682
Median home value
$243,400
Median rent
$484/mo
College educated
17.4%
Homeownership
91%
Poverty rate
5.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 50276; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodward AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 3.2 | 5–12 | 1.2 mi | 114 | Compare → |
| Woodward AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.4private | 7–12 | 1.2 mi | 113 | 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.
Woodward-granger Comm School District
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #2 of 5
- District spending per student
- $13,698NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Woodward-granger High School is listed in Woodward-Granger Comm School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Woodward-granger High School
Woodward-granger High School is a public high school in Woodward, IA, part of Woodward-granger Comm School District, serving approximately 266 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #489 of 1,280 schools in IA. State assessment records show 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Woodward-granger High School
What grades does Woodward-granger High School serve?
Woodward-granger High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Woodward-granger High School?
Woodward-granger High School has an enrollment of approximately 266 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Woodward-granger High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Woodward-granger High School is 12.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Woodward-granger High School rank in IA?
Woodward-granger High School ranks #489 of 1,280 schools in IA.
What is Woodward-granger High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Woodward-granger 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 Woodward-granger High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Woodward-granger High School has 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Woodward-granger High School a charter school?
No, Woodward-granger High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Woodward-granger High School a Title I school?
No, Woodward-granger High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Woodward-granger High School?
13.9% of students at Woodward-granger 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
- 266
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Dallas County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.3%
- Phone
- (515) 438-2115
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 50276)
- 2,380
- Area median age
- 42.8
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 50276; 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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