Serving 292 students in grades 9-12, Van Meter High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 82% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 91% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 292 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in IA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 82% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 91% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Van Meter High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Van Meter High School's student population of 292 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
292 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Van Meter High School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Van Meter High School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#59 out of 1233 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
91%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
13%
Black
1%
7%
White
93%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Van Meter High School's ranking?
Van Meter High School is ranked #59 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Van Meter High School often compared to?
Van Meter High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Adm Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
82% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 91% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Van Meter High School?
The graduation rate of Van Meter High School is 90%, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 90%.
How many students attend Van Meter High School?
292 students attend Van Meter High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Van Meter High School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Van Meter High School?
Van Meter High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Van Meter High School offer ?
Van Meter High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Van Meter High School part of?
Van Meter High School is part of Van Meter Comm School District.
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