Scavo Alternative High School
Tel:
(515)242-7589
- Scavo Alternative High School serves 390 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 77%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 75%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 23%.
Top Placements
Scavo Alternative High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Scavo Alternative High School's student population of 390 students has grown by 47% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 45% over five school years.
| School Type | Alternative school |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 390 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 29 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Scavo Alternative High School's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has decreased from 14:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Scavo Alternative High School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IA) |
| Overall School Rank | #1250 out of 1,252 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 77% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-44% | 75% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 26% | 11% |
| Black | 25% | 6% |
| White | 40% | 77% |
| Two or more races | 9% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.71 | 0.39 |
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| Graduation Rate | 33% | 89% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 75% | 34% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 14% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Des Moines Independent Comm School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, IA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Scavo Alternative High School is Hoover High School (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Meredith Middle School (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Moore Elementary School (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Des Moines Moore Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 260 students
0.1 miles
3725 52nd St
Des Moines, IA 50310
(515)242-8426 0.1 PK-5 260 - Des Moines Meredith Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 734 students
0.4 miles
4827 Madison Ave
Des Moines, IA 50310
(515)242-7250 0.4 6-8 734 - Des Moines Hoover High School Grades: 9-12 | 1063 students
0.7 miles
4800 Aurora Ave
Des Moines, IA 50310
(515)242-7300 0.7 9-12 1063 - Des Moines Hillis Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 381 students
0.9 miles
2401 56th St
Des Moines, IA 50310
(515)242-8412 0.9 PK-5 381 - Urbandale Jensen Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 254 students
0.9 miles
6301 Aurora Avenue
Urbandale, IA 50322
(515)457-5100 0.9 K-5 254
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