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
412 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
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
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.52
Reading Proficiency
76%
Math Proficiency
52%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
30
Full Time Teachers
30
Teachers in First or Second Year
3.2%
College Prep
Average ACT
23
Math
21
English
23
Reading
26
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
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

3
Test Scores
3
Equity
1
College Readiness
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Test Scores

Math
58.1%
Science
54.4%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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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 68 Students
University of Iowa 52 Students
University of Northern Iowa 50 Students
Ellsworth Community College 43 Students
Drake University 25 Students
Wartburg College 24 Students
Iowa Central Community College 21 Students
Central College 20 Students
Simpson College 14 Students
Grand View University 12 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 18 Students
Business 17 Students
Psychology 12 Students
Marketing 9 Students
Biology 8 Students
Liberal Arts and Humanities 8 Students
Elementary Education 7 Students
Finance 6 Students
Accounting 6 Students
Architecture 6 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.5 60 Reviews
4.0 Senior
3/17/2022
There is a great variety of teachers that make awesome connections! They do a great job keeping parents involved and students active!
4.0 Junior
2/5/2020
One thing I want our school to do better is to keep the graduation requirements the SAME. It's so frustrating having them change year to year. Even though I may have rated it poorly, I still like my school, but I wish the 2 and 1 stars could be bumped up to at least a three.
4.0 Sophomore
10/5/2017
Iowa Falls Alden is a very involved school where everyone knows everyone. The teachers are always involved and are always willing to help, with the exception of a few.
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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...
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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.
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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...
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5.0 parent
8/31/2009
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