High Schools in Underwood Community School District

Summary:

Underwood Community School District is home to one exceptional high school, Underwood High School, which has consistently ranked among the top schools in Iowa. With a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger, Underwood High School is ranked 18th out of 340 Iowa high schools for the 2024-2025 school year, showcasing its academic excellence and commitment to student success.

Underwood High School's performance is truly remarkable, with test scores significantly higher than the state averages across various subjects and grade levels. The school's proficiency rates often exceed 90%, and its four-year graduation rate of 88.3% is commendable, especially when compared to the state average. The school's student-teacher ratio of 13.6 further suggests a supportive learning environment, contributing to the overall academic success of its students.

The Underwood Community School District as a whole is also highly ranked, at 13th out of 313 districts in Iowa and rated 5 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger. This district-level performance highlights the commitment to providing excellent educational opportunities for all students within the community, making Underwood High School a standout choice for families seeking a top-tier high school experience.

District Detail

601 Third Street
Underwood, IA 51576-0130

(712) 566-2332

SchoolDigger Rank:
13^th of 313 Iowa districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 855

Primary Schools: 1
Middle Schools: 1
High Schools: 1
Alternative Schools: 0

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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 9th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 10th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 11th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 9th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 10th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 11th Grade	ISASP Science 10th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Underwood High School	Public	9-12	629 North Street	Underwood	51576	Pottawattamie County	Underwood Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 566-2703	247	17	14.9	21.5%	225 (91.1%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (6.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.8%)	83.9	18^th of 340 public high schools	94.7%		79.2	36^th of 338 public high schools	89.3%	18	91.9	94.3	92.6	74.3	83.0	83.3	81.1	$13,963	$96	$13,867

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Tri-Center Community School District	9.42 mi	3	151^st
Council Bluffs Community School District	10.29 mi	15	272^nd
Treynor Community School District	11.3 mi	3	4^th
Lewis Central Community School District	13.28 mi	4	150^th
Missouri Valley Community School District	16 mi	3	185^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Iowa Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.