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Fort Dodge High School

Public Grades 9-12

295^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 340 Iowa High Schools

Better than 13% of Iowa high schools

Summary

Fort Dodge High School is a public high school in Fort Dodge, Iowa, serving 1,057 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Fort Dodge Community School District, which is ranked 307 out of 313 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Fort Dodge High School consistently performs below the state average in proficiency rates for English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science on the Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress (ISASP). For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, the school's proficiency rates were 67.4% in ELA, 58.5% in Math, and 53.2% in Science for 10th grade, compared to the state averages of 74.7%, 68%, and 66.8%, respectively. The school's graduation rate has fluctuated between 69.7% and 88.3% over the past few years, lower than the state average and lagging behind nearby high-performing schools like Manson Northwest Webster Junior High/High School and Southeast Valley High School, both of which had 88.3% graduation rates in 2023-2024.

Fort Dodge High School also has a high chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 21.6% to 43.0% over the past few years, significantly higher than the state average and the rates observed at nearby schools. The school's spending per student of $15,974 in 2018-2019 is higher than some of the nearby schools, but this higher spending does not seem to translate into better academic outcomes. Additionally, Fort Dodge High School has a relatively high student-teacher ratio, ranging from 16.4 to 18.4, which may contribute to its academic challenges. Addressing these issues and implementing targeted interventions could be crucial for improving the school's overall outcomes and providing a better educational experience for its students.

1,020

Students ?

17.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$15,974

Per pupil spending ?

48.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

819 N 25th St
Fort Dodge, IA 50501

(515) 955-1770

District: Fort Dodge Community School District

Feeder schools for Fort Dodge High School:

Elementary:	Butler Elementary School
	Cooper Elementary School
	Duncombe Elementary School
	Feelhaver Elementary School
Middle:	Fort Dodge Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

66.6%

Hispanic:

18.3%

Two or more races:

7.3%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 9th percentile in 2015 → 13th in 2025

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Iowa average (57% vs 69% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (13th percentile)

!Graduation rate below the Iowa average (76% vs 89%)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school57%

District avg57%

Iowa avg69%

295^th of 340

Iowa public high schools ?

Bottom 13%▲ up 5 pts since 2015

From bottom 9% (2015) to bottom 13% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

307^th of 313Fort Dodge Community School District among Iowa districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Iowa percentile	Rating
2025	20.1	295 of 340	13.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	14.7	306 of 338	9.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	8.3	314 of 336	6.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	8.8	313 of 332	5.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	6.1	312 of 327	4.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	10.2	309 of 327	5.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	11.1	292 of 320	8.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2017	23.0	280 of 325	13.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	13.1	294 of 320	8.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2015	12.3	296 of 324	8.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2014	15.8	289 of 322	10.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	34.7	283 of 351	19.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	26.6	302 of 351	14.0%	★☆☆☆☆

By subject vs Iowa (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts65%-8 vs state

Science53%-14 vs state

Mathematics50%-17 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				ISASP English Language Arts (2025)					ISASP Mathematics (2025)					ISASP Science (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISASP English Language Arts 7th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 8th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 9th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 10th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 11th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 7th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 8th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 9th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 10th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 11th Grade	ISASP Science 8th Grade	ISASP Science 10th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Fort Dodge High School	Public	9-12	819 N 25th St	Fort Dodge	50501	Webster County	Fort Dodge Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 955-1770	1,020	59	17.1	48.3%	679 (66.6%)	62 (6.1%)	187 (18.3%)	13 (1.3%)	3 (0.3%)	2 (0.2%)	74 (7.3%)	20.1	295^th of 340 public high schools	13.2%		14.7	306^th of 338 public high schools	9.5%	11			68.8	67.4	58.7			47.9	58.5	42.5		53.2	$15,974	$1,047	$14,927
Humboldt High School	Public	9-12	1500 Wildcat Rd	Humboldt	50548	Humboldt County	Humboldt Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 332-1430	464	30	15.4	30.2%	388 (83.6%)	2 (0.4%)	59 (12.7%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.2%)	75.2	55^th of 340 public high schools	83.8%		72.4	78^th of 338 public high schools	76.9%	23			84.6	85.3	78.0			77.8	79.4	73.4		87.6	$14,623	$258	$14,365
Webster City High School	Public	9-12	1001 Lynx Avenue	Webster City	50595	Hamilton County	Webster City Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 832-9210	505	31	16.5	40.0%	356 (70.5%)	4 (0.8%)	114 (22.6%)	19 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.4%)	48	204^th of 340 public high schools	40.0%		36.3	250^th of 338 public high schools	26.0%	46			75.4	73.0	66.7			62.4	69.4	79.5		62.2	$15,314	$259	$15,054
Eagle Grove High School	Public	9-12	415 NW 2nd Street	Eagle Grove	50533	Wright County	Eagle Grove Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 448-5143	329	25	13.0	54.4%	162 (49.2%)	3 (0.9%)	153 (46.5%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.7%)	24	286^th of 340 public high schools	15.9%		15.3	305^th of 338 public high schools	9.8%	19			77.1	69.8	59.7			51.4	43.8	40.3		59.4	$15,716	$452	$15,265
Southeast Valley High School	Public	9-12	1005 Riddle St	Gowrie	50543	Webster County	Southeast Valley Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(515) 352-3142	340	19	17.7	47.1%	313 (92.1%)	2 (0.6%)	11 (3.2%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.2%)	17.5	297^th of 340 public high schools	12.6%		27.3	277^th of 338 public high schools	18.0%	20			64.1	50.0	57.0			53.8	56.3	55.7		50.0
Manson Northwest Webster Junior High/High School	Public	7-12	1601 15th St	Manson	50563	Calhoun County	Manson Northwest Webster Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 469-2245	337	26	12.9	30.3%	305 (90.5%)	1 (0.3%)	14 (4.2%)	2 (0.6%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.6%)	20.1	294^th of 340 public high schools	13.5%		31.9	267^th of 338 public high schools	21.0%	27	54.3	66.1	58.3	43.9	62.5	65.2	75.0	56.3	57.9	58.9	60.7	50.9	$15,054	$111	$14,942

Frequently Asked Questions about Fort Dodge High School

How many students attend Fort Dodge High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,020 students attended Fort Dodge High School.

What is the racial makeup of Fort Dodge High School?

Students at Fort Dodge High School are 67% White, 18% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 6% African American, 1% Asian.

Is Fort Dodge High School a good school?

Fort Dodge High School ranks in the bottom 13.2% of Iowa high schools.

What district is Fort Dodge High School in?

Fort Dodge Community School District

What schools feed into Fort Dodge High School?

Fort Dodge High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Butler Elementary School
Elementary : Cooper Elementary School
Elementary : Duncombe Elementary School
Elementary : Feelhaver Elementary School
Middle : Fort Dodge Middle School

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