For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 2,151 students in 50312, IA.
The top-ranked public high schools in 50312, IA are Roosevelt High School and Ruby Van Meter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 50312 have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in 50312, IA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 50312 have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is less than the Iowa average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Roosevelt High School, with 87% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Iowa or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Iowa public high school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best 50312, IA Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Roosevelt High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4419 Center St
Des Moines, IA 50312
(515) 242-7272
Des Moines, IA 50312
(515) 242-7272
Gr: 9-12 | 2,039 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #22.
Ruby Van Meter
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
710 28th St
Des Moines, IA 50312
(515) 242-8220
Des Moines, IA 50312
(515) 242-8220
Gr: K-12 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
50312, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Bridges (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
1800 Grand
Des Moines, IA 50312
(515) 242-7552
Des Moines, IA 50312
(515) 242-7552
Gr: 6-12 | 25 students Minority enrollment: 32%
800 42nd St
Des Moines, IA 50312
(515) 242-8414
Des Moines, IA 50312
(515) 242-8414
Gr: K-5 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Ruby Van Meter School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
710 28th St
Des Moines, IA 50312
(515) 242-8220
Des Moines, IA 50312
(515) 242-8220
Gr: 6-12 | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Smouse Opportunity School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
2820 Center St
Des Moines, IA 50312
(515) 242-8210
Des Moines, IA 50312
(515) 242-8210
Gr: PK-8 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
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What are the top-ranked public high schools in 50312, IA?
The top-ranked public high schools in 50312, IA include Roosevelt High School and Ruby Van Meter.
How many public high schools are located in 50312?
2 public high schools are located in 50312.
What is the racial composition of students in 50312?
50312 public high schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Iowa public high schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).