Dallas Center-grimes High School

2555 W 1st St
Grimes, IA 50111
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
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Top 20%
Serving 947 students in grades 9-12, Dallas Center-grimes High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 82% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 947 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : 96% (Top 5% in IA)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 73% (Top 30%)
  • : 82% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Dallas Center-grimes High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Dallas Center-grimes High School's student population of 947 students has grown by 51% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has grown by 40% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
947 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
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School Rankings

Dallas Center-grimes High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,221 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dallas Center-grimes High School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (IA)
#211 out of 1221 schools
(Top 20%)
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73%
64%
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82%
68%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
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Asian
2%
3%
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Hispanic
4%
12%
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Black
4%
7%
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White
88%
73%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.22
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96%
87%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dallas Center-grimes High School's ranking?
Dallas Center-grimes High School is ranked #211 out of 1,221 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Dallas Center-grimes High School often compared to?
Dallas Center-grimes High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Johnston Senior High School, North Polk High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
73% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 82% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dallas Center-grimes High School?
The graduation rate of Dallas Center-grimes High School is 96%, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 87%.
How many students attend Dallas Center-grimes High School?
947 students attend Dallas Center-grimes High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Dallas Center-grimes High School students are White, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dallas Center-grimes High School?
Dallas Center-grimes High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dallas Center-grimes High School offer ?
Dallas Center-grimes High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Dallas Center-grimes High School part of?
Dallas Center-grimes High School is part of Dallas Center-Grimes Comm School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 947 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : 96% (Top 5%)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 73% (Top 30%)
  • : 82% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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