Underwood High School

Summary:

Underwood High School is a public high school located in Underwood, Iowa, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 243 students. The school is part of the Underwood Community School District, which is ranked 17th out of 309 districts in Iowa and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Underwood High School consistently outperforms the state average in ISASP (Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress) test scores across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school had 96.4% of 10th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 73.8%. The school has been ranked among the top high schools in Iowa, reaching as high as 7th out of 327 schools in the 2020-2021 school year and maintaining a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for several years. In contrast, nearby schools such as Thomas Jefferson High School and Abraham Lincoln High School have more diverse student populations.

Underwood High School also has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 11.63% to 14.81% over the past three school years, compared to some of the nearby schools, such as Thomas Jefferson High School and Abraham Lincoln High School, which have free and reduced lunch rates over 50%. This suggests that the school serves a more affluent community, which may have implications for the resources and support available to students.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 629 North Street
       Underwood, IA  51576


(712) 566-2703

District: Underwood Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
36th of 338 Iowa High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,963 Help


Feeder schools for Underwood High School:

Elementary:    Underwood Elementary School
Middle:    Underwood Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.0 Help
Number of students:  243

Racial breakdown:

White:
93.0%
Hispanic:
4.9%
Two or more races:
2.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  14.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Underwood High School ranks better than 89.3% of high schools in Iowa. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 79.23. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Underwood High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Underwood High School is $13,963.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Underwood High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Underwood High School 36th of 338 Iowa public high schools. (See Underwood High School in the ranking list.)

Underwood Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Underwood Community School District 17th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Underwood High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 48.48 232nd 351 33.9%
2013 65.03 123rd 351 65.0%
2014 79.58 44th 322 86.3%
2016 76.73 68th 320 78.8%
2017 72.05 82nd 325 74.8%
2018 61.76 136th 320 57.5%
2019 83.44 23rd 327 93.0%
2021 91.30 7th 327 97.9%
2022 87.34 14th 332 95.8%
2023 85.83 20th 336 94.0%
2024 79.23 36th 338 89.3%
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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Iowa Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Underwood High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 270 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 272
1989 204 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 205
1990 191 0 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 194
1991 182 1 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 186
1992 176 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 176
1993 169 1 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 174
1994 169 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 169
1995 174 0 2 4 1 n/a n/a 0 181
1996 174 0 2 4 1 n/a n/a 0 181
1997 200 0 3 4 1 n/a n/a 0 208
1998 227 1 2 5 1 n/a n/a 0 236
1999 217 1 5 4 2 n/a n/a 0 229
2000 236 0 4 3 2 n/a n/a 0 245
2001 224 0 3 3 3 n/a n/a 0 233
2002 239 1 3 0 2 n/a n/a 0 245
2003 239 1 3 0 2 n/a n/a 0 245
2004 227 2 3 0 4 n/a n/a 0 236
2005 214 2 2 0 3 n/a n/a 0 221
2006 225 1 2 0 4 n/a n/a 0 232
2007 223 2 1 0 3 n/a n/a 0 229
2008 235 1 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 238
2009 223 0 3 1 1 n/a n/a 0 228
2010 205 0 1 5 2 0 9 0 222
2011 207 1 1 7 0 1 11 0 228
2012 191 2 2 4 0 0 7 0 206
2013 205 0 1 6 1 0 6 0 219
2014 204 0 2 6 1 0 5 0 218
2015 224 0 2 5 2 0 4 0 237
2016 251 0 1 8 2 0 3 0 265
2017 244 0 2 14 2 0 4 0 266
2018 251 0 1 15 2 0 4 0 273
2019 253 0 1 15 0 0 4 0 273
2020 230 0 1 10 1 0 6 0 248
2021 234 0 0 14 1 0 5 0 254
2022 237 0 0 15 1 0 5 0 258
2023 226 0 0 12 0 0 5 0 243

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 Underwood High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 272 17.7 15.3 3.7
1989 205 1.8 113.8 3.9
1990 194 18.2 10.6 4.1
1991 186 18.0 10.3 2.7
1992 176 18.0 9.7 8
1993 174 18.0 9.7 6.3
1994 169 18.0 9.4 5.3
1995 181 18.0 10.1 5
1996 181 18.0 10.1 5
1997 208 18.0 11.6 5.3
1998 236 19.0 12.4 6.8
1999 229 19.0 12.1 10.5
2000 245 19.0 12.9 10.2
2001 233 19.5 11.9 8.6
2002 245 20.0 12.3 11
2003 245 20.0 12.3 11
2004 236 20.0 11.8 13.6
2005 221 20.0 11.1 8.6
2006 232 20.0 11.6 11.6
2007 229 20.0 11.5 7.4
2008 238 20.0 11.9 10.1
2009 228 18.0 12.7 10.5
2010 222 18.0 12.3 16.7
2011 228 18.0 12.6 21.1
2012 206 18.0 11.4 13.6
2013 219 19.2 11.3 14.6
2014 218 18.2 11.9 8.7
2015 237 18.0 13.1 13.9
2016 265 18.0 14.7 18.5
2017 266 18.8 14.1 16.5
2018 273 18.1 15.0 20.5
2019 273 18.2 15.0 18.7
2020 248 18.5 13.4 17.7
2021 254 15.4 16.4 13.4
2022 258 17.2 15.0 11.6
2023 243 17.3 14.0 14.8

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 Underwood High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 272 17.7 15.3 3.7
1989 205 1.8 113.8 3.9
1990 194 18.2 10.6 4.1
1991 186 18.0 10.3 2.7
1992 176 18.0 9.7 8
1993 174 18.0 9.7 6.3
1994 169 18.0 9.4 5.3
1995 181 18.0 10.1 5
1996 181 18.0 10.1 5
1997 208 18.0 11.6 5.3
1998 236 19.0 12.4 6.8
1999 229 19.0 12.1 10.5
2000 245 19.0 12.9 10.2
2001 233 19.5 11.9 8.6
2002 245 20.0 12.3 11
2003 245 20.0 12.3 11
2004 236 20.0 11.8 13.6
2005 221 20.0 11.1 8.6
2006 232 20.0 11.6 11.6
2007 229 20.0 11.5 7.4
2008 238 20.0 11.9 10.1
2009 228 18.0 12.7 10.5
2010 222 18.0 12.3 16.7
2011 228 18.0 12.6 21.1
2012 206 18.0 11.4 13.6
2013 219 19.2 11.3 14.6
2014 218 18.2 11.9 8.7
2015 237 18.0 13.1 13.9
2016 265 18.0 14.7 18.5
2017 266 18.8 14.1 16.5
2018 273 18.1 15.0 20.5
2019 273 18.2 15.0 18.7
2020 248 18.5 13.4 17.7
2021 254 15.4 16.4 13.4
2022 258 17.2 15.0 11.6
2023 243 17.3 14.0 14.8

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 Underwood High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $96 (0.7%) $13,867 (99.3%) $13,963

Data source: Iowa Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Underwood 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 23rd of 327 High schoolsRanks 20th of 336 High schools
 1.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
10th Grade English Language Arts (Underwood High School)83.695.1
 11.5%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Underwood Community School District)83.695.1
 11.5%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)74.372.9
 1.4%
10th Grade Mathematics (Underwood High School)83.685.2
 1.6%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Underwood Community School District)83.685.2
 1.6%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)67.167
 0.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Underwood High School)87.387.3
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Underwood Community School District)87.387.3
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)71.468.7
 2.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Underwood High School)8077.8
 2.2%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Underwood Community School District)8077.8
 2.2%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)66.967.3
 0.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students273243
 11%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic1512
 20%
Pacific Islander00
White253226
 10.7%
Two or More Races45
 25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients18.7%14.8%
 3.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Underwood High School

Underwood High School ranks 36th of 338 Iowa high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Underwood High School are 93% White, 5% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 243 students attended Underwood High School.

Underwood High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Underwood Elementary School
Middle : Underwood Middle School


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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.

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