Woodward Academy

www.wwacademy.com

118 Students

High School 5th - 12th

School Overview

Woodward Academy, located in Woodward, Iowa, is a specialized residential treatment facility and accredited educational institution dedicated to supporting adjudicated adolescent males. The academy operates with a focus on behavioral rehabilitation, offering a structured environment that integrates academic instruction with therapeutic interventions. By providing a combination of small class sizes, individualized learning plans, and comprehensive social services, the academy aims to help students overcome behavioral challenges while working toward their high school diplomas or GED certifications.

Beyond academics, Woodward Academy emphasizes personal accountability, character development, and the acquisition of life skills necessary for successful reintegration into society. The campus environment is designed to provide clinical support, counseling, and vocational training, ensuring that residents receive holistic care. Through its focus on evidence-based practices and a supportive campus culture, the academy strives to equip its students with the tools needed to foster positive decision-making and achieve long-term personal success.

118

Total Students

13.0

Full-Time Teachers

9.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Woodward Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	62
Hispanic	20
Black	25
Asian	1
Two or More	8
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
62 (52.5 %)
Black
25 (21.2 %)
Hispanic
20 (16.9 %)
Two or More
8 (6.8 %)
Asian
1 (0.8 %)
American Indian
1 (0.8 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.8 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Woodward-Granger Comm School District
Phone:	(515)438-3150
Website:	http://www.wwacademy.com
Grade Range:	5th - 12th
Total Students:	118
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	13.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 7 5

Grade 8 8

Grade 9 25

Grade 10 37

Grade 11 30

Grade 12 13