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Charter Organization: Concept Schools ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 150 students in Charter Organization: Concept Schools.
Public Schools in Charter Organization: Concept Schools have a diversity score of 0.69, which is more than the Iowa public school average of 0.48.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Iowa public school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IA)
# Schools
1 School
1,322 Schools
# Students
150 Students
497,791 Students
# Teachers
8 Teachers
35,023 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
Student By Grade
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.69
0.48
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
14%
14%
% Black
27%
7%
% White
45%
70%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
14%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Best Charter Organization: Concept Schools Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: n/an/a
Horizon Science Academy Des Moines
Charter School
4801 Franklin Ave 2nd
Des Moines, IA 50310
(515) 335-1937
Des Moines, IA 50310
(515) 335-1937
Gr: PK-4 | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Charter Organization: Concept Schools?
Charter Organization: Concept Schools manages 1 public schools serving 150 students.
What is the racial composition of students in Charter Organization: Concept Schools?
45% of Charter Organization: Concept Schools students are White, 27% of students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, and 14% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Charter Organization: Concept Schools?
Charter Organization: Concept Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
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