For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 387 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 37% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 65%), 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 57%, which is less than the Iowa average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Virtual Campus, with 55-59% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Iowa or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public high school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best 50309, IA Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Virtual Campus
(Math: 37% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1800 Grand Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50309
(515) 242-8502
Des Moines, IA 50309
(515) 242-8502
Gr: 9-12 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
50309, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1800 Grand Ave
Des Moines, IA 50309
(515) 242-7846
Des Moines, IA 50309
(515) 242-7846
Gr: 7-12 | 2 students
1800 Grand Ave
Des Moines, IA 50309
(515) 242-7846
Des Moines, IA 50309
(515) 242-7846
Gr: 6-8
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
Gr: 7-9 | 117 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
918 Se 11th St
Des Moines, IA 50309
(515) 246-1800
Des Moines, IA 50309
(515) 246-1800
Gr: PK-K | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
1800 Grand Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50309
(515) 242-7846
Des Moines, IA 50309
(515) 242-7846
Gr: 6-12 | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
620 8th St
Des Moines, IA 50309
(515) 697-5737
Des Moines, IA 50309
(515) 697-5737
Gr: 6-12 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
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
Gr: 9-12
1101 9th St
Des Moines, IA 50309
(515) 246-1800
Des Moines, IA 50309
(515) 246-1800
Gr: PK-K | 18 students Minority enrollment: 83%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>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 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public high schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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