For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 2,441 students in 50315, IA.
The top ranked public high school in 50315, IA is Lincoln High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high school in zipcode 50315 have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in 50315, IA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 50315 have a Graduation Rate of 79%, which is less than the Iowa average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Lincoln High School, with 79% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Iowa or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public high school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best 50315, IA Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lincoln High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2600 Sw 9th St
Des Moines, IA 50315
(515) 242-7500
Des Moines, IA 50315
(515) 242-7500
Grades: 9-12
| 2,441 students
50315, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1000 Porter Ave
Des Moines, IA 50315
(515) 242-8409
Des Moines, IA 50315
(515) 242-8409
Grades: PK-5
| 547 students
1001 Amos Ave
Des Moines, IA 50315
(515) 242-7588
Des Moines, IA 50315
(515) 242-7588
Grades: PK
| n/a students
925 Sw Porter
Des Moines, IA 50315
(515) 287-9700
Des Moines, IA 50315
(515) 287-9700
Grades: K-5
| 11 students
Orchard Place School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
5412 Sw 9th Street
Des Moines, IA 50315
(515) 287-9700
Des Moines, IA 50315
(515) 287-9700
Grades: K-12
| 66 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 50315, IA?
The top ranked public high schools in 50315, IA include Lincoln High School.
How many public high schools are located in 50315?
1 public high schools are located in 50315.
What is the racial composition of students in 50315?
50315 public high schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public high schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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