Public School
Underwood High School
- B+Overall Grade
- Public
- 9-12
- Underwood, IA
- 57 reviews
- AcademicsB+
- DiversityC+
- TeachersA
- College PrepB
- Clubs & ActivitiesB-
- Health & SafetyA
- AdministrationB-
- SportsB+
- FoodB-
- Resources & FacilitiesB-
Underwood High School Rankings
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- Cost of LivingA-
- Good for FamiliesB+
- HousingA-
Median Household Income
$81,406
National
$55,322Median Rent
$753
National
$949Median Home Value
$164,100
National
$184,700Culture & Safety
Health & Safety
A
Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
Poll
- 100%
- of students agree that they feel safe at their school.6 responses
Poll
- 100%
- of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.6 responses
Students
Diversity
C+
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
273
Free or Reduced Lunch
19%
- 88%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.8 responses
- 75%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.8 responses
- 75%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.8 responses
Teachers
- 78%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.9 responses
- 78%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.9 responses
- 78%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.9 responses
Clubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
B-
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Low
Expenses Per Student
$13,187/ year
National
$12,239- 70%
- of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.10 responses
- 60%
- of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.10 responses
- 70%
- of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.10 responses
Underwood High School Reviews
57 reviews
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I came to Underwood in the middle of 2nd grade and growing up in a school like Underwood was an adjustment. Underwood is such a small school so theirs alot of cliques and I was used to getting along with everyone at my old school. However, even though it wasn't as easy to make friends, I still did. I mad lots of good memories at Underwood and I have learned alot. Underwood has high standards in the academic catergory which better prepares us for college and even for life.
I would say Underwood High School is better than your average school. As a smaller school, the teachers have a better ability to have one-on-one experience with their students. This allows for an overall higher quality of education for students in my opinion. This is something that larger schools just can’t do with such a high number of students. Something I dislike about Underwood High School, though, is their lack of quality of food. If the school can afford to build brand-new facilities for their students (which they did), then they can afford to serve their students something that is actually good for them instead of frozen pizza and nachos.
Underwood High School is a great school that will prepare your kids for college and for the real world. They have excellent high academic standards and provide trusted resources for the educational needs of the kids. I do wish Underwood was more diverse though.