What grades does Urbandale High School serve?

Urbandale High School is a High school serving students in Urbandale, IA. The school is part of the local school district.

Where is Urbandale High School located?

Urbandale High School is located at Urbandale, IA in a urban area.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Urbandale High School?

Urbandale High School has a student-teacher ratio of 14.1:1.

What schools are in Urbandale, IA?

Urbandale, IA is served by the local school district. Urbandale High School is one of the High schools in the area.

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Urbandale High School — School Calendar 2026-27

High|Urbandale, Iowa|Urbandale Comm School District

Urbandale, IA 50322

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Nov

Mon

No School - Teacher Professional LearningStaff DayDistrict-wide

Nov

Wed

No School - Thanksgiving HolidayBreakDistrict-wide

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Dec

Mon

No School - Teacher Professional LearningStaff DayDistrict-wide

Dec

Fri

PreK-12 2hr. Early Dismissalhalf_dayDistrict-wide

Dec

Mon

No School - Winter BreakBreakDistrict-wide

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Jan

Fri

No School - Teacher Professional LearningStaff DayDistrict-wide

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School Profile

Grades

9–12

Enrollment

1,311

Student:Teacher

14.1:1

Locale

Suburban

District

Urbandale Comm School District

Econ. Disadvantaged

34.3%

Phone

(515)457-6800

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

77%

70th percentile in IA

Math Proficiency

66%

49th percentile in IA

Graduation Rate

95%

Chronic Absenteeism

22.0%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

AP Program

12 courses offered

297 students enrolled

Gifted & Talented

263 students enrolled

Dual Enrollment

532 students enrolled

SAT/ACT

202 test takers

Athletics

17 sports, 43 teams

870 participants

Student-Teacher Ratio: 14.8:1

Near average in IA

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

1,600

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

87.85

100% fully certified

Counselors

School Resource Officers

Security Staff

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$12,693

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$7,710

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$17,466

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 6%State 39%Local 55%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$287,903

+1.5% 1yr+27.9% 5yr

Des Moines, IA metro area

Community Need Level

Moderate

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

17.6%

Below 150% poverty line

4.5%

Unemployment rate

4.8%

Uninsured residents

7.6%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

521

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

480

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

37%

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)

1,301

Current enrollment

Stable(-2% 5yr)

Coming Up

Mon, Nov 9, 2026

No School - Teacher Professional Learning

Staff Day

Wed, Nov 25, 2026

No School - Thanksgiving Holiday

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Break

Mon, Dec 7, 2026

No School - Teacher Professional Learning

Staff Day

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Events marked District-wide apply to all schools in Urbandale Comm School District. Urbandale High School follows the district calendar.

Date	Event	Type	Level
Fri, Sep 4, 2026	No School - Teacher Professional LearningDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	No School - Labor DayDistrict-wide Review the school calendar for complete holiday break dates.	Holiday	—
Mon, Oct 26, 2026	No School - Teacher Professional LearningDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Mon, Nov 9, 2026	No School - Teacher Professional LearningDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Wed, Nov 25, 2026	No School - Thanksgiving HolidayDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Break	—
Mon, Dec 7, 2026	No School - Teacher Professional LearningDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Fri, Dec 18, 2026	PreK-12 2hr. Early DismissalDistrict-wide	half_day	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	No School - Winter BreakDistrict-wide Review the calendar for the full break dates.	Break	—
Fri, Jan 15, 2027	No School - Teacher Professional LearningDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	No School - MLK HolidayDistrict-wide Review the school calendar for the holiday closure date.	Holiday	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	No School - Teacher Professional LearningDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Fri, Mar 12, 2027	No School - Spring BreakDistrict-wide Review the school calendar for complete spring break dates.	Break	—
Mon, Mar 22, 2027	No School - Teacher Professional LearningDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Mon, Apr 19, 2027	No School - Teacher Professional LearningDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Mon, May 17, 2027	No School - Teacher Professional LearningDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Fri, May 28, 2027	Last Day of School (2hr. Early Dismissal)District-wide	Event	—
Mon, May 31, 2027	No School - Memorial DayDistrict-wide Review the school calendar for holiday closure details.	Holiday	—
Tue, Jun 1, 2027	No School - Teacher Professional LearningDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—