Roosevelt High School
4419 Center St, Des Moines, IA 50312
Public High School 9th to 12th
Students
2,064
SAT Overall Score
1300
Student Teacher Ratio
30:1
ACT Overall Score
26
Dowling Catholic High School
1400 Buffalo Rd, West Des Moines, IA 50265
Private High School 9th to 12th
Students
1,391
Tuition
$9,132
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Avg. Review Score
4.5
Van Meter Junior/Senior High School
520 1st Ave, Van Meter, IA 50261
Public High School 9th to 12th
Students
292
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
ACT Overall Score
25
Waukee High School
555 SE University Ave, Waukee, IA 50263
Public High School 10th to 12th
Students
1,154
SAT Overall Score
1340
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
ACT Overall Score
26
Valley High School
3650 Woodland Ave, West Des Moines, IA 50266
Public High School 10th to 12th
Students
2,048
SAT Overall Score
1360
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
ACT Overall Score
27
Norwalk Senior High School
1201 North Ave, Norwalk, IA 50211
Public High School 9th to 12th
Students
1,015
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
ACT Overall Score
25
Valley Southwoods Freshman High School
625 S 35th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265
Public Middle, High School 9th
Students
766
Math Proficiency
57%
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Reading Proficiency
75%
Lincoln High School
2600 SW 9th St, Des Moines, IA 50315
Public High School 9th to 12th
Students
2,362
SAT Overall Score
1000
Student Teacher Ratio
26:1
ACT Overall Score
21
For families seeking quality education in West Des Moines, IA the area offers 8 school options serving High School grade levels, including the highly-rated Van Meter Junior/Senior High School (9/10 on GreatSchools) and Dowling Catholic High School (A on Niche). Local schools demonstrate strong academic achievement, with top performers reaching 82% math proficiency and 91% reading proficiency. Learn more about what West Des Moines has to offer and view additional schools in nearby cities and neighborhoods.
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