Iowa Falls-Alden High School

Iowa Falls-Alden High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1903 Taylor Ave,  Iowa Falls, IA
Iowa Falls Community School District
3.5
3.8
420 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
52%
Reading Proficiency
76%
Average GPA
3.52
Graduation Rate
92%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.52
Reading Proficiency
76%
Math Proficiency
52%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
28
Full Time Teachers
28
Teachers in First or Second Year
3.2%
College Prep
Average ACT
23
Math
21
English
22
Reading
25
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
2
AP Pass Rate
92%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
58.1%
Science
54.4%
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
416:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.2%
Male
49.8%
White
86.4%
Hispanic
9.2%
Two or more races
1.7%
Black
1.7%
Asian or 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 State University 69 Students
University of Iowa 52 Students
University of Northern Iowa 47 Students
Ellsworth Community College 41 Students
Drake University 25 Students
Wartburg College 23 Students
Iowa Central Community College 21 Students
Central College 19 Students
Simpson College 13 Students
Grand View University 11 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 16 Students
Business 14 Students
Psychology 12 Students
Biology 9 Students
Marketing 9 Students
Elementary Education 9 Students
Liberal Arts and Humanities 7 Students
Finance 6 Students
Education 6 Students
Accounting 6 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.5 60 Reviews
1.0 Alum
12/1/2022
The school is very subjective to a niche group of students. If you aren't part of that group the administration doesn't care much about you. One positive is that there are a few great teachers that care about their students while others try to tear others down. Even as an excellent student, and being very involved in athletics and clubs the school didn't support me. The administration needs big big changes.
5.0 Senior
5/30/2020
My experience was a great experience and would want to have my kids go through there. It's just a great community to live in and the sport events always have such a great time and make everything better.
4.0 Senior
10/25/2017
I have had a few ups and downs with this school. Overall, though, it was a great experience and I'm happy that I got my education here.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.8 4 Reviews
3.0 parent
5/4/2011
The High School has a new Principal who is the best thing that has happened to this school in years. He is addressing the athletic issues that have been mentioned by another reviewer and is making changes, although they will not come about overnight. The school is a far better place since he arrived...
5.0 student
1/28/2011
Living in Iowa Falls has been great. The teachers help us and do everything they can to help us succeed in life. I would never want to go to any other school except Iowa Falls. We have an excellent communication system. Our high school has parent-teacher conferences in midterm each quarter.
2.0 parent
11/5/2010
There are a couple of wonderful teachers at this school who really do care about their students but most of the teachers do not. The most difficulties I have had have to do with the male staff who are also coaches. Athletes receive special treatment in the classrooms by the overgrown teenage boys th...
5.0 parent
8/31/2009

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Iowa Falls-Alden High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Iowa Falls, IA, in the Iowa Falls neighborhood, and is served by the Iowa Falls Community School District in Iowa. The school has a total enrollment of 420 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 52% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 76% are proficient in reading. Iowa Falls-Alden High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.52, the graduation rate is 92%, and the average ACT score is 23. The average home value in this area is $156,556. Discover additional schools in the area, like Riverbend Middle School, Cal Community High School, Timothy Christian School, and more. Learn more about what Iowa Falls has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Iowa Falls-Alden High School.

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