Best Public High Schools in 50312 (Des Moines, IA) (2025-26)

Best 50312 Iowa Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 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 score of 52% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 65%), and 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 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 (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Roosevelt High School

(Math: 54% | Reading: 69%)
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4419 Center St
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%)
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710 28th St
Des Moines, IA 50312
(515) 242-8220

Gr: K-12 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 50%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 50312 Iowa

50312, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Bridges (Closed 2006)

Alternative School

1800 Grand
Des Moines, IA 50312
(515) 242-7552

Gr: 6-12 | 25 students Minority enrollment: 32%

Hubbell Elementary At Samuelson (Closed 2023)

800 42nd St
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

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

Gr: PK-8 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 57%

Frequently Asked Questions

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).