For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 2,079 students in the neighborhood of Capitol Park, Des Moines, IA.
The top ranked public high school in Capitol Park is East High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Capitol Park, Des Moines, IA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 71% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Capitol Park, Des Moines, IA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 72%, which is less than the Iowa average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is East High School, with 71% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Iowa or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public high school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of Capitol Park, Des Moines, IA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
East High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
815 E 13th St
Des Moines, IA 50316
(515) 242-7788
Des Moines, IA 50316
(515) 242-7788
Grades: 9-12
| 2,014 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Capitol Park, Des Moines, IA?
The top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Capitol Park, Des Moines, IA include East High School.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Capitol Park, Des Moines?
1 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Capitol Park, Des Moines.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Capitol Park, Des Moines?
the neighborhood of Capitol Park, Des Moines public high schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public high schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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