Scavo Alternative High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤10% (which was lower than the Iowa state average of 69%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 11-19% (which was lower than the Iowa state average of 68%).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students (19-20)
282 students
Showing 2011–2020. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
20 teachers
Showing 2011–2020. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤10%
69%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)11-19%
68%
American Indian
(19-20)1%
n/a
Asian
(19-20)1%
3%
Showing 2011–2020. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
(19-20)24%
12%
Showing 2011–2020. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
(19-20)27%
7%
Showing 2011–2020. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
(19-20)38%
74%
Showing 2011–2020. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
(19-20)9%
4%
Showing 2011–2020. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
(19-20)15-19%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
88%
35%
Showing 2011–2020. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
5%
7%
Showing 2011–2020. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 69% IA state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Scavo Alternative High School?
The graduation rate of Scavo Alternative High School is 15-19%, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 89%.
How many students attend Scavo Alternative High School?
282 students attend Scavo Alternative High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Scavo Alternative High School students are White, 27% of students are Black, 24% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Scavo Alternative High School offer ?
Scavo Alternative High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Scavo Alternative High School part of?
Scavo Alternative High School is part of Des Moines Independent Community School District.
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