Saydel High School

Saydel High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
5601 NE 7th St,  Des Moines, IA
Marquisville Neighborhood
Saydel Community School District
3.5
5.0
451 Students
C
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Average SAT Score
1210
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
30%
Reading Proficiency
50%
Average GPA
3.53
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

C
Academics
C+
Teachers
C+
College Prep
C-
Administration
C-
Resources/Facilities
C-
Clubs and Activities
C
Sports
C
Food
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Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.53
Reading Proficiency
50%
Math Proficiency
30%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
33
Full Time Teachers
33
Teachers in First or Second Year
10.2%
College Prep
Average SAT
1210
Math
580
Verbal
620
Average ACT
24
Math
21
English
23
Reading
25
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
3
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

2
Test Scores
3
Equity
1
College Readiness
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Test Scores

Math
49.7%
Science
42.1%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
429:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.2%
Female
46.8%
White
74.9%
Hispanic
17.7%
Two or more races
5.8%
Black
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Iowa State University 67 Students
University of Iowa 64 Students
University of Northern Iowa 35 Students
Des Moines Area Community College 34 Students
Simpson College 29 Students
Drake University 28 Students
Grand View University 27 Students
Wartburg College 21 Students
Central College 18 Students
Buena Vista University 18 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 15 Students
Biology 15 Students
Nursing 11 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 11 Students
Business 9 Students
Political Science and Government 8 Students
Education 8 Students
Graphic Design 7 Students
Engineering 6 Students
Early Childhood Education 6 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.5 46 Reviews
2.0 Senior
7/28/2024
For how small the school is, they do somethings well, others not so well. Administration is the downfall of the school, with lots of very bad decisions over the last couple of years.
4.0 Junior
9/1/2022
I love the teachers at Saydel. The new building remodel of the lunchroom and library make the building feel more open and connected. Being connected in sports or clubs is such an important part of socializing here, but I believe that that's a good thing. I just wish we had more science classes or maybe a different language to study besides Spanish. The community is very close and welcoming.
4.0 Senior
3/27/2019
I really liked the cheer coach that I had my first few years cheering. She was amazing and made us amazing. My teachers were almost all good. I just had trouble in the friend department for a long time, but that's my own fault for trying to be something that I wasn't
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5.0 3 Reviews
5.0 parent
11/29/2020
As a parent of a student soaring academically, athletically, musically and socially I can’t agree with the low scoring on this site. Saydel is a fantastic school district for families that are looking for smaller class sizes and the opportunity to participate in many different activities. Unfortunat...
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5.0 parent
12/7/2010
I agree that this is a well kept secret in Des Moines. Perfect size of school where most extracurricular activities are offered and everyone gets to participate. Class sizes average around 100. Safe school with top notch facilities. Competitive in all extracurricular activities with the exception of...
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5.0 student
6/6/2008
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