For the 2025 school year, there is 1 special education public high school serving 112 students in Iowa.
The top ranked special education public high school in Iowa is Ruby Van Meter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Iowa special education public high school have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 10% (versus the 71% statewide average).
Iowa special education public high school have a Graduation Rate of 50%, which is less than the Iowa average of 88%.
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 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public high school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Special Education Public High Schools in Iowa (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: K-12
| 112 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked special education public high schools in Iowa?
The top ranked special education public high schools in Iowa include Ruby Van Meter.
How many special education public high schools are located in Iowa?
1 special education public high schools are located in Iowa.
What is the racial composition of students in Iowa?
Iowa special education public high schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public high schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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