Underwood High School
243 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Underwood High School, located in Underwood, Iowa, serves as a central educational hub for the local community, providing a comprehensive secondary education for students in grades 9 through 12. As part of the Underwood Community School District, the high school is committed to fostering academic excellence while preparing students for success in post-secondary education and the workforce. The school offers a standard curriculum enriched by various extracurricular activities, athletics, and student organizations designed to develop well-rounded individuals in a supportive, small-town environment.
The school emphasizes a close-knit culture where students benefit from strong connections with faculty and staff. By leveraging its position within the community, Underwood High School focuses on creating a safe and engaging learning atmosphere that encourages both personal growth and civic responsibility. With a commitment to modern educational standards, the institution strives to equip its student body with the critical thinking and technical skills necessary to navigate an increasingly complex global landscape, all while maintaining the values and traditions of its Iowa roots.
The school emphasizes a close-knit culture where students benefit from strong connections with faculty and staff. By leveraging its position within the community, Underwood High School focuses on creating a safe and engaging learning atmosphere that encourages both personal growth and civic responsibility. With a commitment to modern educational standards, the institution strives to equip its student body with the critical thinking and technical skills necessary to navigate an increasingly complex global landscape, all while maintaining the values and traditions of its Iowa roots.
243
Total Students
17.3
Full-Time Teachers
14.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
21.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 226 |
| Hispanic | 12 |
| Two or More | 5 |
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White226 (93.0 %)
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Hispanic12 (4.9 %)
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Two or More5 (2.1 %)
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: | Underwood Comm School District |
| Phone: | (712)566-2703 |
| Website: | http://www.underwoodeagles.org |
| Grade Range: | 9th - 12th |
| Total Students: | 243 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 17.3 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 14.0 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 38 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 15 |
Grades Taught
Grade 9
61
Grade 10
65
Grade 11
65
Grade 12
52
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 61 |
| Grade 10 | 65 |
| Grade 11 | 65 |
| Grade 12 | 52 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 120 | 49.4% |
| Male | 123 | 50.6% |
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