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Ogden High School

Q: Is Ogden High School a good school?

Ogden High School ranks 126 th of 340 Iowa high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

126^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 340 Iowa High Schools

Better than 63% of Iowa high schools

Summary

Ogden High School is a public high school in Ogden, Iowa, serving 237 students in grades 9-12 as part of the Ogden Community School District. This well-performing school consistently outpaces the state average on academic metrics, boasts high graduation rates, and maintains relatively low chronic absenteeism and free/reduced lunch rates.

Ogden High School's academic performance stands out, with 83.7% of 10th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts and Math, compared to the state averages of 74.7% and 68%, respectively. The school's four-year graduation rates have ranged from 87.5% to 98.4% in recent years, exceeding the state average. While its chronic absenteeism rates have fluctuated, they remain generally lower than the state norm. Ogden High School also has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, contrasting with some nearby schools that have higher rates.

In comparison to other local high schools, Madrid High School and Greene County High School, Ogden High School stands out with its consistently strong academic performance and metrics. The school's spending per student, at $16,778, is also higher than the nearby schools, which range from $15,049 to $21,963 per student. Additionally, Ogden High School maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio, contributing to its effective educational environment.

234

Students ?

13.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$16,778

Per pupil spending ?

20.9%

Free/discounted lunch ?

732 W Division
Ogden, IA 50212-0250

(515) 275-4034

District: Ogden Community School District

Feeder schools for Ogden High School:

Elementary:	Ogden Elementary School
Middle:	Ogden Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

97.9%

Two or more races:

0.9%

African American:

0.4%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 62nd percentile in 2015 → 63rd in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Iowa average (76% vs 69% meeting standards)

✓93% graduate in 4 years — above the Iowa average (89%)

✓Above the Iowa median (63rd percentile)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school76%

District avg76%

Iowa avg69%

126^th of 340

Iowa public high schools ?

Top 37%▲ up 1 pts since 2015

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

92^nd of 313Ogden 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	64.2	126 of 340	62.9%	★★★☆☆
2024	57.0	161 of 338	52.4%	★★★☆☆
2023	58.8	141 of 336	58.0%	★★★☆☆
2022	57.2	155 of 332	53.3%	★★★☆☆
2021	65.3	105 of 327	67.9%	★★★☆☆
2019	75.4	56 of 327	82.9%	★★★★☆
2018	74.1	71 of 320	77.8%	★★★★☆
2017	67.1	110 of 325	66.2%	★★★☆☆
2016	59.6	139 of 320	56.6%	★★★☆☆
2015	65.8	124 of 324	61.7%	★★★☆☆
2014	78.8	51 of 322	84.2%	★★★★☆
2013	53.4	199 of 351	43.3%	★★☆☆☆
2012	72.2	80 of 351	77.2%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Iowa (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics78%+12 vs state

English Language Arts77%+4 vs state

Science65%~ state avg

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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
Ogden High School	Public	9-12	732 W Division	Ogden	50212	Boone County	Ogden Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 275-4034	234	18	13.2	20.9%	229 (97.9%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.9%)	64.2	126^th of 340 public high schools	62.9%		57	161^st of 338 public high schools	52.4%	35	77.6	83.7	72.7	72.4	83.7	78.8	64.6	$16,778	$354	$16,425
Boone High School	Public	9-12	400 7th St	Boone	50036	Boone County	Boone Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 433-0890	704	51	13.9	30.7%	601 (85.4%)	10 (1.4%)	57 (8.1%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	29 (4.1%)	56.5	168^th of 340 public high schools	50.6%		44.3	224^th of 338 public high schools	33.7%	56	86.2	82.5	58.1	70.4	71.9	57.5	77.8	$15,367	$528	$14,838
Woodward Academy	Public	5-12	1251 334th St	Woodward	50276	Boone County	Woodward-Granger Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 438-3150	110	13	8.7	2.7%	58 (52.7%)	30 (27.3%)	15 (13.6%)	2 (1.8%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.6%)								(n/a)
Perry High School	Public	9-12	1200 18th Street	Perry	50220	Dallas County	Perry Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 465-3503	549	37	15.0	54.5%	209 (38.1%)	24 (4.4%)	301 (54.8%)	6 (1.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.5%)	42	231^st of 340 public high schools	32.1%					(n/a)	72.2	80.4	68.0	49.2	59.8	64.5	74.1	$15,194	$560	$14,633
Woodward-Granger High School	Public	9-12	306 W 3rd St	Woodward	50276	Dallas County	Woodward-Granger Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 438-2115	270	23	11.9	20.7%	260 (96.3%)	1 (0.4%)	4 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.9%)	66.1	115^th of 340 public high schools	66.2%		60.1	146^th of 338 public high schools	56.8%	31	84.3	86.9	73.1	75.7	75.0	74.4	65.6	$21,963	$616	$21,347
Madrid High School	Public	9-12	599 N Kennedy	Madrid	50156	Boone County	Madrid Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 795-3240	195	20	9.7	18.5%	183 (93.8%)	1 (0.5%)	6 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.6%)	73	69^th of 340 public high schools	79.7%		75.2	61^st of 338 public high schools	82.0%	8	82.7	92.0	84.1	65.4	80.4	65.9	92.2	$15,049	$71	$14,978
Greene County High School	Public	9-12	1901 North Grimmell	Jefferson	50129	Greene County	Greene County Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 386-2188	375	32	11.7	40.3%	332 (88.5%)	2 (0.5%)	26 (6.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.8%)	12 (3.2%)	47.3	209^th of 340 public high schools	38.5%		43	231^st of 338 public high schools	31.7%	22	77.4	75.9	78.2	64.5	62.7	72.4	47.6	$16,415	$300	$16,115

Frequently Asked Questions about Ogden High School

What schools feed into Ogden High School?

Ogden High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Ogden Elementary School
Middle : Ogden Middle School

Is Ogden High School a good school?

Ogden High School ranks 126^th of 340 Iowa high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Ogden High School in?

Ogden Community School District

How many students attend Ogden High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 234 students attended Ogden High School.

What is the racial makeup of Ogden High School?

Students at Ogden High School are 98% White.

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