Best 50316 Iowa Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 2,014 students in 50316, IA.

The top-ranked public high school in 50316, IA is East High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public high school in zipcode 50316 have an score of 32% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 65%), and score of 48% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in 50316, IA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public high schools.

Public high school in zipcode 50316 have a of 64%, which is less than the Iowa average of 87%.

The school with highest graduation rate is East High School, with 64% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Iowa or national school graduation rate statistics.

Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public high school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

Best 50316, IA Public High Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

East High School

(Math: 32% | Reading: 48%)
:

Bottom 50%

815 E 13th St
Des Moines, IA 50316
(515) 242-7788

Gr: 9-12 | 2,014 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 75%

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50316, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Wallace Elementary School (Closed 2008)

1401 E 12th St
Des Moines, IA 50316
(515) 242-8437

Gr: PK-5 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 69%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in 50316, IA?

The top-ranked public high schools in 50316, IA include East High School.

How many public high schools are located in 50316?

1 public high schools are located in 50316.

What is the racial composition of students in 50316?

50316 public high schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public high schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).