For the 2024-25 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 668 students in 50309, IA.
The top ranked public high school in 50309, IA is Virtual Campus. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high school in zipcode 50309 have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in 50309, IA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 50309 have a Graduation Rate of 62%, which is less than the Iowa average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Virtual Campus, with 60-64% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Iowa or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public high school average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Best 50309, IA Public High Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Virtual Campus
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1800 Grand Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50309
(515) 242-8502
Des Moines, IA 50309
(515) 242-8502
Grades: 6-12
| 668 students
50309, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1800 Grand Ave
Des Moines, IA 50309
(515) 242-7846
Des Moines, IA 50309
(515) 242-7846
Grades: 7-12
| 2 students
1800 Grand Ave
Des Moines, IA 50309
(515) 242-7846
Des Moines, IA 50309
(515) 242-7846
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Des Moines Public Charter School (Closed 2013)
Charter School
620 8th St
Des Moines, IA 50309
(515) 242-7911
Des Moines, IA 50309
(515) 242-7911
Grades: 7-9
| 117 students
918 Se 11th St
Des Moines, IA 50309
(515) 246-1800
Des Moines, IA 50309
(515) 246-1800
Grades: PK-K
| 15 students
1800 Grand Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50309
(515) 242-7846
Des Moines, IA 50309
(515) 242-7846
Grades: 6-12
| 118 students
Scavo Alternative High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1800 Grand Ave
Des Moines, IA 50309
(515) 242-7589
Des Moines, IA 50309
(515) 242-7589
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
1101 9th St
Des Moines, IA 50309
(515) 246-1800
Des Moines, IA 50309
(515) 246-1800
Grades: PK-K
| 18 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 50309, IA?
The top ranked public high schools in 50309, IA include Virtual Campus.
How many public high schools are located in 50309?
1 public high schools are located in 50309.
What is the racial composition of students in 50309?
50309 public high schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public high schools average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
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