For the 2024 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 935 students in the neighborhood of Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines, IA.
The top ranked public high school in Downtown Des Moines is Virtual Campus. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines, IA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 71% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines, IA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 52%, which is less than the Iowa average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Virtual Campus, with 60-64% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Iowa or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 60% 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 the neighborhood of Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines, IA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Virtual Campus
(Math: 39% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1800 Grand Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50309
(515) 242-8502
Des Moines, IA 50309
(515) 242-8502
Grades: 6-12
| 935 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines, IA?
The top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines, IA include Virtual Campus.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines, IA?
1 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines, IA.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines, IA?
the neighborhood of Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines, IA public high schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public high schools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
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