High School Profile
by Rich Dutcher
Ogden High School
732 W. Division
Ogden, Iowa 50212
515-275-4034
515-275-4972 (Fax)
www.ogdenschools.org
Mr. Bill Roederer, Superintendent
Mr. Jerry Wilson, Principal
Mr. Brian Reimers, Athletic Director
Mr. Rich Dutcher, High School Counselor
Ogden High School is a public high school located in Central Iowa, approximately 25 miles west of Ames. The city of Ogden has approximately 1800 residents and has a diverse economic background, ranging from agriculture to professional. Higher education opportunities within commuting distance include Des Moines Area Community College in Boone, Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa Central Community College in Fort Dodge, and numerous colleges in Des Moines.
Graduation Requirements
233 Credits
4 years English 8 semesters (40 credits)
1 year English 9 2 semesters (10 credits)
1 year English 10 2 semesters (10 credits)
1 year English 11 2 semesters (10 credits)
1 semester Speech (5 credits)
1 elective semester (5 credits)
3 years Social Studies 6 semesters (30 credits)
1 year Government 2 semesters (10 credits)
1 year U.S. History 2 semesters (10 credits)
2 years Math 4 semesters (20 credits)
2 Science 4 semesters (20 credits)
1 semester Health (5 credits)
1 semester Computer Applications (5 credits)
8 semesters PE
Grading Scale (4.0)
A+ 4.00
A 4.00
A- 3.7
B+ 3.3
B 3.0
B- 2.7
C+ 2.3
C 2.0
C- 1.7
D+ 1.3
D 1.0
D- .7
F 0
School Profile Information
2010-2011 enrollment 259
% Classrooms connected to internet 100
% Staff with email & internet 100
% staff with master’s degree & above 24
Class of 2010
90.3% intending to pursue post-secondary education/training
51.9% achieved a (ACT) test score indicating probable post-secondary success
24.2% free and reduced lunch
Attending 4 year college - 25
Attending 2 year college - 27
Attending technical college - 1
Military - 2
Class of 2010 Statistics
45% - 4 year degree plans
49% - 2 year degree plans
.1% - Technical
.4% - Military
Total number of class taking ACT 26/55
% taking ACT - 47
OHS composite average 22.6
Total scholarship dollars earned $231,985
College Credit Courses
(Ogden High School offers the following courses in house for DMACC college credit)
Composition I
Intro to Literature
Calculus I
Statistics
Intro to Accounting
DMACC Technical Math
DMACC Communication Skills
Students are also allowed to take other DMACC classes offsite at the Boone campus or the Ames Hunziker Center.
