Urbandale High School

www.UrbandaleSchools.com

1,301 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Urbandale High School is the sole secondary school serving the Urbandale Community School District in Urbandale, Iowa. Located at 7111 Aurora Avenue, the school serves students in grades 9 through 12 and is known for its commitment to academic excellence, student-centered learning, and a diverse range of extracurricular opportunities. As part of a suburban district in the Des Moines metropolitan area, the school focuses on preparing students for post-secondary success through a blend of rigorous coursework, career-technical education, and community involvement.

The school is a focal point of the Urbandale community, fostering a culture that emphasizes both personal growth and school spirit. Through its official website, http://www.UrbandaleSchools.com, the district provides families with comprehensive information regarding curriculum standards, athletics, fine arts programs, and administrative updates. With its dedication to creating a supportive and innovative environment, Urbandale High School aims to equip its students with the skills necessary to become engaged, productive citizens in a global society.

1,301

Total Students

87.9

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

36.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Urbandale High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	817
Hispanic	205
Black	117
Asian	88
Two or More	68
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	2

White
817 (62.8%)
Hispanic
205 (15.8%)
Black
117 (9.0%)
Asian
88 (6.8%)
Two or More
68 (5.2%)
American Indian
4 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2%)

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:	Urbandale Comm School District
Phone:	(515)457-6800
Website:	http://www.UrbandaleSchools.com
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,301
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	87.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	387
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	86

* 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 9 301

Grade 10 323

Grade 11 356

Grade 12 321