At a glance
Reported students
1,301
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
87.92
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Iowa high enrollment
91st percentile
Compared with 343 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
610
Urbandale High School: 1,301 reported students.
State peer staffing position
63rd percentile
14.8:1 reported; state peer median 13.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 1,312
- Teachers (FTE)
- 87.85
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.9:1
What the reported data says about Urbandale High School
Urbandale High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Urbandale. It is one of 6 current school records connected to Urbandale Comm School District. NCES reports 1,301 students for 2024–25.
Among 343 high schools in Iowa with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 294 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 91st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.8:1, close to the Iowa median of 13.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (62.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (15.8%). English learners represent 8.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 12 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Urbandale High School
- 1How do the reported 14.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 87.92 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 8.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 10.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 36.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White62.8%
- Hispanic15.8%
- Black9%
- Asian6.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial5.2%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
12 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Urbandale Comm School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Urbandale Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
892 reported students
Olmsted Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
622 reported students
Valerius Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
598 reported students
Webster Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
519 reported students
Karen Acres Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
233 reported students
Public schools near Urbandale High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hoover High School High · Des Moines Independent Comm School District | 09–12 | 898 | 1.6 mi |
| Walnut Creek Campus High · West Des Moines Comm School District | 09–12 | 152 | 3.6 mi |
| Johnston Senior High School High · Johnston Comm School District | 10–12 | 1,820 | 3.6 mi |
| Roosevelt High School High · Des Moines Independent Comm School District | 09–12 | 2,051 | 3.7 mi |
| Valley High School High · West Des Moines Comm School District | 10–12 | 2,178 | 4 mi |
| North High School High · Des Moines Independent Comm School District | 09–12 | 1,428 | 5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Urbandale High School
What grades does Urbandale High School serve?
Urbandale High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Urbandale Comm School District.
How many students attend Urbandale High School?
Urbandale High School reported 1,301 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 91st percentile among 343 Iowa high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,312 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Urbandale High School?
The calculated ratio is 14.8:1, based on 1,301 students and 87.92 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Iowa median for the same school level is 13.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Urbandale High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Urbandale High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Urbandale Comm School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Urbandale High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
36.4% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Urbandale High School in?
Urbandale High School is part of Urbandale Comm School District, based in Urbandale, IA, which operates 6 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Urbandale High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Hoover High School (1.6 mi), Walnut Creek Campus (3.6 mi), Johnston Senior High School (3.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.