Fort Dodge Senior High School

Fort Dodge Senior High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
819 N 25th St,  Fort Dodge, IA
Fort Dodge Community School District
3.3
3.4
1,057 Students
C
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Average SAT Score
1200
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
40%
Reading Proficiency
56%
Average GPA
3.37
Graduation Rate
74%

Niche Grade

C-
Academics
C
Teachers
C+
College Prep
C-
Administration
C-
Resources/Facilities
C
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
B-
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.37
Reading Proficiency
56%
Math Proficiency
40%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Teachers
57
Full Time Teachers
57
Teachers in First or Second Year
13.8%
College Prep
Average SAT
1200
Math
580
Verbal
610
Average ACT
24
Math
23
English
24
Reading
26
Science
24
Number of AP Courses
1
AP Pass Rate
0%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
47.3%
Science
39%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
278:1

Student Diversity

Male
52%
Female
48%
White
68.8%
Hispanic
16%
Two or more races
7.3%
Black
7.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Iowa Central Community College 151 Students
Iowa State University 132 Students
University of Iowa 116 Students
University of Northern Iowa 102 Students
Drake University 30 Students
Buena Vista University 26 Students
Grand View University 21 Students
Wartburg College 17 Students
Morningside University 16 Students
Coe College 12 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 27 Students
Business 26 Students
Biology 22 Students
Nursing 21 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 13 Students
Elementary Education 13 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 11 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 10 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 9 Students
Accounting 9 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.3 114 Reviews
1.0
2/11/2025
I'm a recent graduate from last spring; this school is horrible. The administration is terrible, along with sports coaches and the clique students. There is no disciplinary action for bullying by either students or teachers. All they do is "talk" about it. There is no respect when it comes to teachers, administrators, or students. I don't want my children stuck in the Fort Dodge school system growing up. If you can help it, don't send your children here; if you're a good parent, you wouldn't want them to be a witness to all the fights or become a part of one as well; it's expected to happen, unfortunately; it's still a problem that exists.
4.0 Senior
12/16/2024
Overall Senior High is a decent school, and a great place to get your education. Senior high has many amazing teachers and offers so many opportunities and many classes that get you out into the work force to see what you may want to do after high school.
5.0 Sophomore
10/31/2024
i love being here. It is pretty welcoming, and I love (most of) the people here! I love the chances at college classes, and AP classes.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.4 5 Reviews
1.0 parent
9/26/2023
This school is horrible. The administration is terrible, along with sports coaches. There ino disciplinary action for bully by either students or teachers. All they do is “talk” about it. There is no respect when it comes to teachers, administrators or students. All in all, I wish my child wasn’t st...
4.0 parent
7/23/2012
This is the largest school district in the area. Not only do a great job working with our kids they support many of the smaller school districts and the private schools as well. Test scores can be misleading. There is much more to a great school than scores. They also help with many of the areas spe...
5.0 parent
6/4/2012
This school system has great teachers that try their hardest to help our community kids.
4.0 parent
1/11/2011
I feel that this school district is on its way back to the top. Having had children in this district for over 15 years now, I think that Fort Dodge Senior High School has made some administrative and personnel changes that are turning it into a quality school again. I think the next decade will be o...

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Fort Dodge Senior High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Fort Dodge, IA, in the Fort Dodge neighborhood, and is served by the Fort Dodge Community School District in Iowa. The school has a total enrollment of 1,057 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 19:1. Academic records show that 40% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 56% are proficient in reading. Fort Dodge Senior High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.37, the graduation rate is 74%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1200 and an ACT score of 24. The average home value in this area is $159,303. Discover additional schools in the area, like St. Edmond Catholic School, Harvest Baptist School, Fort Dodge Middle School, and more. Learn more about what Fort Dodge has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Fort Dodge Senior High School.

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