Best high schools in Des Moines Independent Comm School District (2025)
Schools classified as high schools by NCES. Ranked by the Success Index (US) from official American data; 5 schools in Des Moines Independent Comm School District, Iowa. Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Iowa.
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- Lowest Student–Teacher Ratio in Des Moines Independent Comm School District
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- 147Roosevelt High SchoolDes Moines · Public High51% Math proficiency · 2,051 students
- 234Lincoln High SchoolDes Moines · Public High42% Math proficiency · 2,364 students
- 332Hoover High SchoolDes Moines · Public High39% Math proficiency · 898 students
- 425North High SchoolDes Moines · Public High32% Math proficiency · 1,428 students
- 524East High SchoolDes Moines · Public High26% Math proficiency · 1,952 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roosevelt High School Des Moines · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 46.5 Lower 50% | 51% Math proficiency | 2,051 |
| 2 | Lincoln High School Des Moines · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 33.5 Lower 50% | 42% Math proficiency | 2,364 |
| 3 | Hoover High School Des Moines · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 31.6 Lower 50% | 39% Math proficiency | 898 |
| 4 | North High School Des Moines · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 24.7 Lower 50% | 32% Math proficiency | 1,428 |
| 5 | East High School Des Moines · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 23.7 Lower 50% | 26% Math proficiency | 1,952 |
Roosevelt High School in Des Moines leads the 2025 list of high schools in Des Moines Independent Comm School District with a Success Index (US) of 46.5. Of the 5 schools shown, 5 are public.
For the full picture see the wider Iowa high schools rankings, every school on the Des Moines Independent Comm School District page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best high school in Des Moines Independent Comm School District?
Roosevelt High School in Des Moines, Iowa ranks first among high schools in Des Moines Independent Comm School District with a Success Index (US) of 46.5 out of 100 (Enrollment: 2,051).
How are high schools in Des Moines Independent Comm School District ranked?
Each school's Success Index (US) combines 4 factors: math proficiency (30%), reading proficiency (30%), community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%), students per teacher (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across United States. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official American data (Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES CCD, EDFacts); NCES Common Core of Data). States set their own assessments and proficiency cut scores, so proficiency rates are most comparable within a state. Use the state rankings for like-for-like comparisons.