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Fort Dodge High School — School Calendar 2026-27
High|Fort Dodge, Iowa|Fort Dodge Comm School District
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
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Upcoming Events
Jul
24
Fri
12:00 - Board of Education Meeting - Central Administration Office Event
Aug
26
Wed
First Day of School (TK-12) - 2 hour releaseEvent
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Sep
2
Wed
First Day of Preschool Event
Sep
7
Mon
Labor Day - All Schools & Offices ClosedHoliday
Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.
Sep
9
Wed
FDSH Picture Day Event
Sep
14
Mon
6:00PM - Board of Education MeetingEvent
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School Profile
Grades
9–12
Enrollment
1,057
Student:Teacher
18.5:1
Locale
Town
District
Fort Dodge Comm School DistrictEcon. Disadvantaged
53.8%
Phone
(515)955-1770School Statistics
Academics (SY 2020-21)
ELA Proficiency
53%
13th percentile in IA
Math Proficiency
39%
4th percentile in IA
Graduation Rate
81%
Chronic Absenteeism
41.1%
SY 2019-20
Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)
AP Program
1 courses offered
27 students enrolled
Gifted & Talented
66 students enrolled
Dual Enrollment
402 students enrolled
SAT/ACT
46 test takers
Athletics
21 sports, 46 teams
603 participants
Student-Teacher Ratio: 15.7:1
Worse than average in IATechnology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)
Wi-Fi
Campus-wide wireless
Fiber Internet
High-speed connection
1,291
Connected devices
Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)
Teachers (FTE)
64.8
100% fully certified
Counselors
3.95
Nurses
1
School Resource Officers
2
Anti-Bullying Policy
District Finance (FY 2023)
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,013
Total current expenditure
Instruction Spending
$7,782
Per pupil, classroom only
Total Revenue/Pupil
$18,955
All funding sources
Funding Sources
Federal 14%State 52%Local 34%
District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey
Community Context
Community Need Level
Moderate
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)
20.5%
Below 150% poverty line
3.4%
Unemployment rate
6.2%
Uninsured residents
8.2%
No HS diploma (25+)
Special Education (IDEA)
District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA
Total Students Served
552
Ages 3-21 under IDEA
School-Age (6-21)
519
Receiving special ed services
Est. % of Enrollment
49%
District rate, school may vary
Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ
Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)
1,020
Current enrollment
Stable(-8% 5yr)Coming Up
Fri, Jul 24, 2026
12:00 - Board of Education Meeting - Central Administration Office
EventWed, Aug 26, 2026
First Day of School (TK-12) - 2 hour release
EventWed, Sep 2, 2026
First Day of Preschool
EventFull School Calendar 2026-27
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Wed, Sep 2, 2026 | First Day of Preschool |
| Mon, Sep 7, 2026 | Labor Day - All Schools & Offices Closed |
| Wed, Sep 9, 2026 | FDSH Picture Day |
| Mon, Sep 14, 2026 | 6:00PM - Board of Education Meeting |
| Thu, Sep 24, 2026 | FDMS Picture Day |
| Fri, Sep 25, 2026 | No School - Teacher PD Day |
| Mon, Sep 28, 2026 | 6:00 - Board of Education Meeting @ Central Office |
Showing 7 events for the 2026-27 school year
Frequently Asked Questions about Fort Dodge High School
Enrollment at Fort Dodge High School stands at 1,057 students. The school is a High institution in the local district.
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