Is Fort Dodge High School a good school?

Fort Dodge High School ranks in the bottom 9.5% of Iowa high schools.

How many students attend Fort Dodge High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,057 students attended Fort Dodge High School.

What is the racial makeup of Fort Dodge High School?

Students at Fort Dodge High School are 68% White, 18% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 6% African American.

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

Fort Dodge High School in Fort Dodge IA

Schooldigger Rankings:

Fort Dodge High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Fort Dodge High School 306^th of 338 Iowa public high schools. (See Fort Dodge High School in the ranking list.)

Fort Dodge Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Fort Dodge Community School District 300^th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Fort Dodge High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	26.56	302^nd	351	14.0%
2013	34.70	283^rd	351	19.4%
2014	15.81	289^th	322	10.2%
2015	12.34	296^th	324	8.6%
2016	13.05	294^th	320	8.1%
2017	22.97	280^th	325	13.8%
2018	11.12	292^nd	320	8.8%
2019	10.23	309^th	327	5.5%
2021	6.11	312^th	327	4.6%
2022	8.75	313^th	332	5.7%
2023	8.29	314^th	336	6.5%
2024	14.71	306^th	338	9.5%

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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Fort Dodge High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	1302	67	17	14	1	n/a	n/a	1401
1989	1187	82	20	13	0	n/a	n/a	1302
1990	1157	83	13	9	0	n/a	n/a	1262
1991	1148	75	21	12	0	n/a	n/a	1256
1992	1198	69	13	14	1	n/a	n/a	1295
1993	1184	68	17	10	1	n/a	n/a	1280
1994	1249	86	13	26	2	n/a	n/a	1376
1995	1278	66	15	20	0	n/a	n/a	1379
1996	1278	66	15	20	0	n/a	n/a	1379
1997	1301	75	20	20	5	n/a	n/a	1421
1998	1240	70	17	15	3	n/a	n/a	1345
1999	1198	73	23	24	3	n/a	n/a	1321
2000	1193	99	23	26	5	n/a	n/a	1346
2001	1096	81	19	38	2	n/a	n/a	1236
2002	1178	77	33	44	4	n/a	n/a	1336
2003	1178	77	33	44	4	n/a	n/a	1336
2004	1201	66	31	46	3	n/a	n/a	1347
2005	1112	75	31	40	5	n/a	n/a	1263
2006	1083	94	31	49	4	n/a	n/a	1261
2007	1066	98	27	57	2	n/a	n/a	1250
2008	1058	110	23	64	2	n/a	n/a	1257
2009	1012	106	27	59	9	n/a	n/a	1213
2010	975	75	18	53	3	1	22	1147
2011	984	86	17	59	2	1	33	1182
2012	943	83	19	59	2	1	35	1142
2013	960	80	12	65	1	1	38	1157
2014	927	84	13	64	2	1	34	1125
2015	940	84	12	77	2	1	45	1161
2016	908	93	10	88	2	0	44	1145
2017	859	90	7	100	4	1	58	1119
2018	859	78	8	122	2	1	75	1145
2019	847	78	6	104	2	2	67	1106
2020	828	86	5	116	4	2	73	1114
2021	791	85	6	133	4	1	79	1099
2022	749	86	8	139	1	7	75	1065
2023	737	76	5	171	1	4	78	1072
2024	714	64	9	189	2	1	78	1057

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Fort Dodge High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1401	95.6	14.6	13.4
1989	1302	95.1	13.6	12.1
1990	1262	100.0	12.6	12.8
1991	1256	93.5	13.4	14.4
1992	1295	99.0	13.0	15.4
1993	1280	90.0	14.2	13.8
1994	1376	92.4	14.9	16.1
1995	1379	95.0	14.5	14.2
1996	1379	95.0	14.5	14.2
1997	1421	97.4	14.6	18.4
1998	1345	97.4	13.8	17.3
1999	1321	95.0	13.9	24.1
2000	1346	102.0	13.2	23.2
2001	1236	102.0	12.1	35.8
2002	1336	97.2	13.7	25.6
2003	1336	97.2	13.7	25.6
2004	1347	93.4	14.4	27.8
2005	1263	90.7	13.9	32.5
2006	1261	92.8	13.6	37.3
2007	1250	94.2	13.3	36.5
2008	1257	98.7	12.7	39.6
2009	1213	94.2	12.9	38.9
2010	1147	89.3	12.8	40.8
2011	1182	84.7	13.9	45.3
2012	1142	81.4	14.0	50.4
2013	1157	76.9	15.0	53.1
2014	1125	73.4	15.3	51.6
2015	1161	73.0	15.9	56.7
2016	1145	77.0	14.8	51.9
2017	1119	71.9	15.5	51.7
2018	1145	72.6	15.7	53.1
2019	1106	69.3	15.9	53.1
2020	1114	65.5	16.9	50.7
2021	1099	69.6	15.7	49.5
2022	1065	64.8	16.4	51
2023	1072	63.8	16.7	54.4
2024	1057	57.2	18.4	53.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Fort Dodge High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1401	95.6	14.6	13.4
1989	1302	95.1	13.6	12.1
1990	1262	100.0	12.6	12.8
1991	1256	93.5	13.4	14.4
1992	1295	99.0	13.0	15.4
1993	1280	90.0	14.2	13.8
1994	1376	92.4	14.9	16.1
1995	1379	95.0	14.5	14.2
1996	1379	95.0	14.5	14.2
1997	1421	97.4	14.6	18.4
1998	1345	97.4	13.8	17.3
1999	1321	95.0	13.9	24.1
2000	1346	102.0	13.2	23.2
2001	1236	102.0	12.1	35.8
2002	1336	97.2	13.7	25.6
2003	1336	97.2	13.7	25.6
2004	1347	93.4	14.4	27.8
2005	1263	90.7	13.9	32.5
2006	1261	92.8	13.6	37.3
2007	1250	94.2	13.3	36.5
2008	1257	98.7	12.7	39.6
2009	1213	94.2	12.9	38.9
2010	1147	89.3	12.8	40.8
2011	1182	84.7	13.9	45.3
2012	1142	81.4	14.0	50.4
2013	1157	76.9	15.0	53.1
2014	1125	73.4	15.3	51.6
2015	1161	73.0	15.9	56.7
2016	1145	77.0	14.8	51.9
2017	1119	71.9	15.5	51.7
2018	1145	72.6	15.7	53.1
2019	1106	69.3	15.9	53.1
2020	1114	65.5	16.9	50.7
2021	1099	69.6	15.7	49.5
2022	1065	64.8	16.4	51
2023	1072	63.8	16.7	54.4
2024	1057	57.2	18.4	53.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Fort Dodge High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,047 (6.6%)	$14,927 (93.4%)	$15,974

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Fort Dodge High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 309^th of 327 High schools	Ranks 314^th of 336 High schools	1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
10th Grade English Language Arts (Fort Dodge High School)	58.8	61.3	2.5%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Fort Dodge Community School District)	58.8	61.3	2.5%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	74.3	72.9	1.4%
10th Grade Mathematics (Fort Dodge High School)	46.9	47.9	1%
10th Grade Mathematics (Fort Dodge Community School District)	46.9	47.9	1%
10th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	67.1	67	0.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Fort Dodge High School)	58.3	49.8	8.5%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Fort Dodge Community School District)	58.3	49.8	8.5%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	71.4	68.7	2.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Fort Dodge High School)	46.7	40.5	6.2%
11th Grade Mathematics (Fort Dodge Community School District)	46.7	40.5	6.2%
11th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	66.9	67.3	0.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1106	1072	3.1%
African American	78	76	2.6%
American Indian	2	1	50%
Asian	6	5	16.7%
Hispanic	104	171	64.4%
Pacific Islander	2	4	100%
White	847	737	13%
Two or More Races	67	78	16.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	53.1%	54.4%	1.3%

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ISASP English Language Arts (2024)					ISASP Mathematics (2024)					ISASP Science (2024)		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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	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	1,057	57	18.4	53.8%	714 (67.5%)	64 (6.1%)	189 (17.9%)	9 (0.9%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	78 (7.4%)	14.7	306^th of 338 public high schools	9.5%		8.3	314^th of 336 public high schools	6.5%	8			64.0	60.3	64.0			46.1	48.7	46.9		39.0	$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	15.6	34.3%	385 (83.0%)	3 (0.6%)	57 (12.3%)	4 (0.9%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.6%)	72.4	78^th of 338 public high schools	76.9%		53.7	169^th of 336 public high schools	49.7%	91			90.4	79.3	72.4			88.3	74.6	76.9		74.4	$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	553	33	16.7	42.3%	382 (69.1%)	4 (0.7%)	124 (22.4%)	29 (5.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (2.5%)	36.3	250^th of 338 public high schools	26.0%		39.1	234^th of 336 public high schools	30.4%	16			74.0	72.9	47.9			68.3	72.6	51.2		48.3	$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	322	22	14.4	57.8%	171 (53.1%)	4 (1.2%)	137 (42.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.6%)	7 (2.2%)	15.3	305^th of 338 public high schools	9.8%		22.5	287^th of 336 public high schools	14.6%	18			67.1	59.7	71.4			34.3	37.5	42.9		40.3	$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	342	20	16.8	37.1%	319 (93.3%)	2 (0.6%)	7 (2.0%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.5%)	27.3	277^th of 338 public high schools	18.0%					(n/a)			60.7	63.2	59.5			50.6	59.2	65.9		58.7
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	353	24	14.5	29.7%	321 (90.9%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (4.2%)	2 (0.6%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.4%)	31.9	267^th of 338 public high schools	21.0%		33.6	254^th of 336 public high schools	24.4%	13	58.9	71.4	55.0	68.4	64.9	60.7	70.8	48.3	70.2	55.2	64.6	64.9	$15,054	$111	$14,942

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