For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 2,943 students in West Des Moines, IA.
The top ranked public high schools in West Des Moines, IA are Valley High School, Valley Southwoods and Walnut Creek Campus. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
West Des Moines, IA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 63%), and reading proficiency score of 78% (versus the 73% statewide average). High schools in West Des Moines have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Iowa public high schools.
West Des Moines, IA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the Iowa average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Valley High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Iowa or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public high school average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in West Des Moines, IA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Valley High School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3650 Woodland Ave
West Des Moines, IA 50266
(515) 633-4000
West Des Moines, IA 50266
(515) 633-4000
Grades: 10-12
| 2,048 students
Rank: #22.
Valley Southwoods
(Math: 62% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
625 S 35th St
West Des Moines, IA 50265
(515) 633-4500
West Des Moines, IA 50265
(515) 633-4500
Grades: 9
| 766 students
Rank: #33.
Walnut Creek Campus
Alternative School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1020 8th Street
West Des Moines, IA 50265
(515) 633-6480
West Des Moines, IA 50265
(515) 633-6480
Grades: 9-12
| 129 students
West Des Moines, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1020 8th St
West Des Moines, IA 50265
(515) 633-6300
West Des Moines, IA 50265
(515) 633-6300
Grades: K-6
| 259 students
415 7th St
West Des Moines, IA 50265
(515) 633-6600
West Des Moines, IA 50265
(515) 633-6600
Grades: PK-3
| 180 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in West Des Moines, IA?
The top ranked public high schools in West Des Moines, IA include Valley High School, Valley Southwoods and Walnut Creek Campus.
How many public high schools are located in West Des Moines, IA?
3 public high schools are located in West Des Moines, IA.
What is the racial composition of students in West Des Moines, IA?
West Des Moines, IA public high schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public high schools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
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