Angela Glasgow
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(515) 461-7972
77 Total Sales
11 Near This School
$146K - $933K Price Range
Dowling Catholic High School
Private High School
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Grade 9-12
1400 Buffalo Rd,
West Des Moines, IA
1,391
Students
A
School Details
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Average SAT Score
1310
Average ACT Score
27
Average GPA
3.72
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$9,132
Religious Affiliation
Catholic
Niche Grade
A
B+
A
A-
A+
A
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.72
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
104
Full Time Teachers
98
Part Time Teachers
6
College Prep
Average SAT
1310
Math
660
Verbal
650
Average ACT
27
Math
25
English
27
Reading
28
Science
26
Number of AP Courses
17
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
92%
GreatSchools Rating Details
Student Diversity
White
72.2%
Hispanic
13%
Asian or Pacific Islander
7%
Black
5.3%
Two or more races
2.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
Specialty School Programs
AP Programs Offered
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Iowa
449 Students
Iowa State University
391 Students
Creighton University
152 Students
Drake University
147 Students
University of Northern Iowa
113 Students
Loyola University Chicago
77 Students
University of Notre Dame
75 Students
University of Missouri
72 Students
Saint Louis University
71 Students
Des Moines Area Community College
70 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
171 Students
Psychology
90 Students
Biology
83 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
78 Students
Nursing
67 Students
Marketing
60 Students
Pre-Law Studies
57 Students
Finance
53 Students
Engineering
47 Students
Political Science and Government
45 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
3/4/2025
Dowling Catholic´s facility is very nice on the outside. with over 100 different types of trees, baseball, and stadium around the school. The teachers are very helpful and educated in their curriculars. The food is one of the best i have tried at a high school especially for a private school. Administration is pretty okay and sometimes can be very strict. but in general, Dowling is a very good school.
4/15/2024
Prepared me very well for any type of college and broadened my educational capabilities within four years.
4/11/2024
My experience at Dowling Catholic has been nothing short of phenomenal. The student to teacher ratio is perfect with teachers always available for assistance. The culture at Dowling is lively with over 90% of students participating either in sports or extracurricular activity. I feel safe at this school. It helps that I know I'm getting the best education available.
GreatSchools Reviews
10/31/2022
Great School. Great parent and teacher involvement. Great Community
2/23/2014
I am a student at DCHS and I can honestly say I can recommend it to anyone in the area. Good grades will open up a wide range of opportunities, but average or less advanced students still find their way. DCHS offers a wide range of classes and activities to meet new people. Including many Advance &...
7/13/2011
Both of my children have attended Dowling and I could not be happier with the results. The academics are outstanding, there is a true sense of community, and the athletic and extracurricular programs are top notch. I say this not only as a parent, but as teacher who has worked in both public and Cat...
6/12/2011
This school is great for the college bound, high achievers, or for anyone who is gifted in athletics, academics, or the arts. Otherwise, I'm afraid to say that an "average" kid sometimes feels lost, left-out and not as happy to be there. Many students have social or academic problems and transfer to...
Agents Specializing Near This School
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Angela Glasgow
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Lisa Li
Lisa Li
Realty ONE Group Impact
(515) 400-3093
19 Total Sales
1 Near This School
$270,000 Price
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Teresa Rockwood
Teresa Rockwood
NextHome Your Way
(515) 461-8743
11 Total Sales
2 Near This School
$314K - $420K Price Range
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Julie Lovitt
Julie Lovitt
NextHome Your Way
(402) 251-2081
16 Total Sales
2 Near This School
$300K - $330K Price Range
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Eric Fitzgerald
Eric Fitzgerald
Keller Williams Realty GDM
(507) 260-3995
6 Total Sales
1 Near This School
$493,500 Price
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Chris Kew
Chris Kew
Responds QuicklyRE/MAX Precision
(515) 500-2960
272 Total Sales
21 Near This School
$110K - $435K Price Range
Map
List Price Range
$153K - $1.6M
Homes For Sale
336
Average Home Value
$359,759
Median Lot Size
10,018 Sq Ft
% Renters
43%
Average Household Income
$103,415
% of College Grads
54.7%
Median Age
37
Average House Size
1,807 Sq Ft
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$986 - $1,150 per month
- Element Urbandale
- 1 - 2 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 560+ Sq Ft
- 3650 Patricia Dr
- Urbandale, IA
Additional Schools in the Area
- 10th to 12th
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
Parks in this Area
Valley View Park
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Pool
Wild Rose Park
- Basketball
- Grills
- Picnic Area
Crossroads Park
- Grills
- Picnic Area
- Skateboard
Pearson Park
- Basketball
- Grills
- Picnic Area
Ashawa Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Grills
Maple Grove Park
- Basketball
- Grills
- Picnic Area
Whisper Point Park
- Grills
- Picnic Area
- Soccer
Jaycee Park
- Basketball
- Grills
- Picnic Area
Wilson Park
- Grills
- Picnic Area
- Soccer
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Dowling Catholic High School is a private Catholic school for students in grades 9-12 located at 1400 Buffalo Rd in West Des Moines, in the West Des Moines neighborhood. Annual tuition is $9,132. The school has a total enrollment of 1,391 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Dowling Catholic High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A. The average GPA is 3.72, the graduation rate is 100%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1310 and an ACT score of 27. The average home value in this area is $359,759. Discover additional schools in the area, like Valley High School, Roosevelt High School, Sacred Heart School, and more. Learn more about what West Des Moines has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Dowling Catholic High School.