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1 in Attendance Zone
$330,000 Price
Valley Southwoods Freshman High School
Public Middle, High School
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Grade 9
625 S 35th St,
West Des Moines, IA
West Des Moines Community School District
School Details
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Average SAT Score
1190
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
57%
Reading Proficiency
75%
Average GPA
3.58
Niche Grade
B
B+
A-
B-
C-
C
B+
B-
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.58
Reading Proficiency
75%
Math Proficiency
57%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
49
Full Time Teachers
49
Teachers in First or Second Year
6.1%
College Prep
Average SAT
1190
Math
600
Verbal
590
Average ACT
23
Math
23
English
24
Reading
24
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
8
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Low
GreatSchools Rating
3
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Math
68.3%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
344:1
Student Diversity
Male
53.9%
Female
46.1%
White
55.5%
Hispanic
18.3%
Black
12.8%
Two or more races
6.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
6.3%
Native American
<1%
Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Iowa
10 Students
Iowa State University
10 Students
Drake University
6 Students
Harvard University
5 Students
University of Northern Iowa
4 Students
Grand View University
4 Students
Stanford University
3 Students
Duke University
3 Students
Bradley University
2 Students
Augustana College - Illinois
2 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology
3 Students
Business
2 Students
Psychology
2 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
2 Students
Pre-Law Studies
2 Students
Astronomy and Astrophysics
2 Students
Criminology
1 Students
Education
1 Students
Architecture
1 Students
Data Analytics, General
1 Students
This School’s Reviews
GreatSchools Reviews
7/10/2019
Bullying is a problem, band teacher horrible, counselors not there to answer questions or help, if your student has health and/or learning differences do not send your student here!!!
1/23/2017
This school was a superb transition from middle school to high school. It was a great bonding opportunity for each class of students to look around and know that everyone else is also in 9th grade. The teachers and staff are amazing and provide a wealth of information and advice to navigate the next...
8/12/2014
This school is supposed to create an easier transition into high school for oncoming students. They do not make it convienent for students or families. Open house is designed for students to become a little more comfortable with their schedules and with the new school. Yet when a student is not able...
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Map
Attendance Zone
List Price Range
$155K - $1.8M
Homes For Sale
366
Average Home Value
$360,139
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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$835 - $1,085 per month
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- 1 - 2 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 660+ Sq Ft
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- West Des Moines, IA
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$910 - $1,275 per month
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- 1.5 Baths
- 650+ Sq Ft
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Additional Schools in the Area
- 10th 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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Southwestern Hills
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Valley Southwoods Freshman High School is a public school for students in grades 9 in West Des Moines, IA, in the West Des Moines neighborhood, and is served by the West Des Moines Community School District in Iowa. The school has a total enrollment of 766 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 57% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 75% are proficient in reading. Valley Southwoods Freshman High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.58. Average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1190 and an ACT score of 23. The average home value in this area is $360,139. Discover additional schools in the area, like Valley High School, Stilwell Junior 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 Valley Southwoods Freshman High School.