For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 116 students in the neighborhood of Woodland Heights, Des Moines, IA.
The top-ranked public high school in Woodland Heights is Ruby Van Meter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Woodland Heights, Des Moines, IA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 10% (versus the 71% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Woodland Heights, Des Moines, IA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 50%, which is less than the Iowa average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Ruby Van Meter, with <50% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Iowa or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public high school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of Woodland Heights, Des Moines, IA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ruby Van Meter
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
710 28th St
Des Moines, IA 50312
(515) 242-8220
Des Moines, IA 50312
(515) 242-8220
Gr: K-12 | 109 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Woodland Heights, Des Moines, IA?
The top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Woodland Heights, Des Moines, IA include Ruby Van Meter.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Woodland Heights, Des Moines?
1 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Woodland Heights, Des Moines.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Woodland Heights, Des Moines?
the neighborhood of Woodland Heights, Des Moines public high schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public high schools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
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