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Iowa Falls - Alden High School

Q: Is Iowa Falls - Alden High School a good school?

Iowa Falls - Alden High School ranks 235 th of 340 Iowa high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

235^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 340 Iowa High Schools

Better than 31% of Iowa high schools

Summary

Iowa Falls - Alden High School is a public high school located in Iowa Falls, Iowa, serving 420 students in grades 9-12 as part of the Iowa Falls Community School District. The school's performance has been inconsistent, with its statewide ranking fluctuating between 41st and 260th out of Iowa high schools over the past decade, and a current 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While the school's 4-year graduation rates have been relatively strong, ranging from 87.5% to 91.4% in recent years, its chronic absenteeism rates have been higher than the state average, indicating an area for improvement. The school's academic performance on standardized tests has been mixed, with proficiency rates varying compared to state and district averages. Additionally, the school has a relatively high percentage of students eligible for free and reduced-price lunch, suggesting a need for targeted support and resources for economically disadvantaged students.

Compared to nearby high schools, such as South Hardin High School, Hampton-Dumont High School, and AGWSR High School, Iowa Falls - Alden High School has a lower spending per student, which may be a factor to consider when examining the school's performance and resources. However, the school maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio, which could be a strength to build upon.

398

Students ?

14.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,616

Per pupil spending ?

30.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1903 North Taylor
Iowa Falls, IA 50126

(641) 648-6440

District: Iowa Falls Community School District

Feeder schools for Iowa Falls - Alden High School:

Elementary:	Pineview Elementary
	Rock Run Elementary
Middle:	Riverbend Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

86.9%

Hispanic:

7.5%

Two or more races:

2.8%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 73rd percentile in 2015 → 31st in 2025

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 42 percentile points since 2015

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school66%

District avg66%

Iowa avg69%

235^th of 340

Iowa public high schools ?

Bottom 31%▼ down 42 pts since 2015

From top 27% (2015) to bottom 31% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

120^th of 313Iowa Falls 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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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Iowa percentile	Rating
2025	41.2	235 of 340	30.9%	★★☆☆☆
2024	35.9	254 of 338	24.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	32.4	260 of 336	22.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	45.3	195 of 332	41.3%	★★☆☆☆
2021	54.2	162 of 327	50.5%	★★★☆☆
2019	53.5	161 of 327	50.8%	★★★☆☆
2018	41.8	232 of 320	27.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	53.0	181 of 325	44.3%	★★☆☆☆
2016	81.9	41 of 320	87.2%	★★★★☆
2015	71.8	88 of 324	72.8%	★★★★☆
2014	53.1	176 of 322	45.3%	★★☆☆☆
2013	60.7	153 of 351	56.4%	★★★☆☆
2012	70.8	94 of 351	73.2%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Iowa (2024-2025) ?

Science72%+5 vs state

English Language Arts69%-4 vs state

Mathematics61%-5 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 (2025)	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
Iowa Falls - Alden High School	Public	9-12	1903 North Taylor	Iowa Falls	50126	Hardin County	Iowa Falls Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 648-6440	398	27	14.6	30.4%	346 (86.9%)	6 (1.5%)	30 (7.5%)	3 (0.8%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	11 (2.8%)	41.2	235^th of 340 public high schools	30.9%		35.9	254^th of 338 public high schools	24.9%	19	79.0	70.2	56.7	67.0	65.4	50.0	72.1	$12,616	$163	$12,453
AGWSR High School	Public	9-12	713 Hardin St	Ackley	50601	Hardin County	AGWSR Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 847-2633	190	18	10.6	44.2%	175 (92.1%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (7.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	39.1	246^th of 340 public high schools	27.6%		55	172^nd of 338 public high schools	49.1%	74	65.3	78.7	56.4	51.0	80.9	61.5	63.8	$20,042	$557	$19,486
South Hardin High School	Public	9-12	1800 24th St	Eldora	50627	Hardin County	Eldora-New Providence Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 939-3421	237	18	13.1	40.5%	208 (87.8%)	2 (0.8%)	19 (8.0%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.5%)	58.3	162^nd of 340 public high schools	52.4%		49.7	195^th of 338 public high schools	42.3%	33	73.5	78.7	73.7	63.3	77.0	82.5	67.2	$16,134	$452	$15,681
Hampton-Dumont High School	Public	9-12	101 12th Ave NW	Hampton	50441	Franklin County	Hampton-Dumont Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 456-4893	457	29	15.8	46.8%	261 (57.1%)	1 (0.2%)	182 (39.8%)	2 (0.4%)	6 (1.3%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (0.9%)	60.1	154^th of 340 public high schools	54.7%		56.8	163^rd of 338 public high schools	51.8%	9	76.0	81.8	65.8	65.3	84.1	73.9	78.4	$15,498	$359	$15,139

Frequently Asked Questions about Iowa Falls - Alden High School

What is the racial makeup of Iowa Falls - Alden High School?

Students at Iowa Falls - Alden High School are 87% White, 8% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% African American.

Is Iowa Falls - Alden High School a good school?

Iowa Falls - Alden High School ranks 235^th of 340 Iowa high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What schools feed into Iowa Falls - Alden High School?

Iowa Falls - Alden High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Pineview Elementary
Elementary : Rock Run Elementary
Middle : Riverbend Middle School

How many students attend Iowa Falls - Alden High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 398 students attended Iowa Falls - Alden High School.

What district is Iowa Falls - Alden High School in?

Iowa Falls Community School District

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2024–25 graduation ratesJun 13, 2026

2024–25 ISASP test scoresAug 20, 2025

2023–24 graduation ratesApr 1, 2025

2017–18 through 2023–24 attendance dataNov 15, 2024

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

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