FORT DODGE HIGH SCHOOL

Fort Dodge High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Fort Dodge Comm School District school district, located in Fort Dodge, IA with about 1,145 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 72 teachers, Fort Dodge High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Fort Dodge Senior High (FDSH), located in Fort Dodge, Iowa, serves as the primary public high school for the Fort Dodge Community School District. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that prepares students for post-secondary success through a diverse range of academic offerings, including core curriculum, advanced placement courses, and various elective tracks. With a focus on academic rigor and personal development, the school strives to equip its students with the critical thinking and communication skills necessary for their future careers or higher education.

Beyond the classroom, Fort Dodge Senior High places a strong emphasis on student engagement through a wide array of extracurricular activities. The school hosts numerous athletic programs, fine arts initiatives, and student-led clubs, which are designed to build character, promote teamwork, and encourage community involvement. By balancing a structured educational program with robust social and extracurricular opportunities, FDSH aims to provide a well-rounded experience that helps students grow into active, responsible members of the community.

For more information, contact Fort Dodge High School at (515) 955-1770 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

819 N 25th St
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
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FORT DODGE HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Fort Dodge, IA with about 1,145 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Iowa

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
1,145
Teachers:
72.65
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide eligible school-No program
Virtual:
Supplemental Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 1,145 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending FORT DODGE HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 75% of the student body.

White
75.0%
Hispanic/Latino
10.7%
Black or African American
6.8%
Two or more races
6.6%
Asian
0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.1%

Female
46.3%
Male
53.7%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.