D
Needs Improvement
42/100

Fort Dodge High School

📚 09 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 819 N 25th St, Fort Dodge, IA 50501
Overall
D
42/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
Reading 58% · Math 46% proficient · 11th percentile in Iowa
Graduation
C+
86% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Iowa schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

42
Repit Score
out of 100
1,057
Students
enrolled
18.5:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$16K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%11/100reading 14th percentile, math 7th percentile among Iowa high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%44/10086% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%70/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 48% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Iowa schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −26 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Iowa. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency58% (−11 pts vs. state avg 69%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency46% (−23 pts vs. state avg 69%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
🎓 Graduation rate86% (−5 pts vs. state avg 91%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Iowa state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White67%52%reading -8 pts, math -20 pts11th percentile (list)
Hispanic30%10%reading -19 pts, math -33 pts2nd percentile (list)
Low-income42%32%reading -12 pts, math -17 pts7th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 819 N 25th St
City Fort Dodge
ZIP Code 50501
District 1911820
NCES School ID 191182000724
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 50501

Understanding the community around Fort Dodge High School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $64,013
Per Capita Income $32,912
Poverty Rate 7.2%
Households Earning $100K+ 24.9%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.0%
High School or Higher 91.2%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $134,200
Median Rent $761
Owner-Occupied 66.2%
Renter-Occupied 33.8%
View full data for ZIP 50501 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Fort Dodge High School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.8%
Female 48.2%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 67.6%
Hispanic/Latino 17.9%
Two or More Races 7.4%
Black 6.1%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian 0.2%
Pacific Islander 0.1%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 1,057
Teachers (FTE) 57.2
Student:Teacher Ratio 18.5:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Fort Dodge High School?
Fort Dodge High School has a Repit School Score of 42 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Fort Dodge High School?
Fort Dodge High School has 1,057 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.5:1.
What grades does Fort Dodge High School serve?
Fort Dodge High School serves grades 09 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Fort Dodge High School receive per student?
Fort Dodge High School receives $15,633 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Fort Dodge High School in 50501 ▼
Avg Home Value
$132,403
Avg Monthly Rent
$820
1-Year Change
+4.0%
% Renters
33.8%

Other Schools in 50501

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026