Fort Dodge High School

Fort Dodge Comm School District
819 N 25th St
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
1,072 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
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.
1,072
Total Students
63.8
Full-Time Teachers
16.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
46.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    737 (68.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    171 (16.0 %)
  • Two or More
    78 (7.3 %)
  • Black
    76 (7.1 %)
  • Asian
    5 (0.5 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    4 (0.4 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.1 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Fort Dodge Comm School District
Phone: (515)955-1770
Website: http://www.fdschools.org/schools/fort-dodge-senior-high/
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 1,072
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 63.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 426
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 67

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 9 285
Grade 10 267
Grade 11 257
Grade 12 263
Gender Ratio