Serving 316 students in grades 9-12, Van Meter High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 88% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 91% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 316 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in IA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 88% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 91% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Van Meter Jr-Sr High School's attendance zone covers the entire school district of Van Meter, IA, encompassing approximately 59 square miles. The typical drive to the school is about 10-15 minutes, with the furthest edges of the zone reaching up to 7.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Van Meter High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Van Meter High School's student population of 316 students has grown by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
316 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2021
School Calendar
School Rankings
Van Meter High School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,223 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Van Meter High School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#33 out of 1223 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
88%
68%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
91%
70%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2004–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
7%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
White
91%
70%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.3%
24.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Personalized. Innovative. Global.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Van Meter High School's ranking?
Van Meter High School is ranked #33 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Van Meter High School often compared to?
Van Meter High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Adm Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
88% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 91% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Van Meter High School?
The graduation rate of Van Meter High School is 95%, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 87.5%.
How many students attend Van Meter High School?
316 students attend Van Meter High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Van Meter High School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Van Meter High School?
Van Meter High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Van Meter High School offer ?
Van Meter High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Van Meter High School part of?
Van Meter High School is part of Van Meter Comm School District.
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