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Best West Des Moines Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 3,020 students in West Des Moines, IA.
The top ranked public high schools in West Des Moines, IA are Valley High School, Valley Southwoods and Walnut Creek Campus. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
West Des Moines, IA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in West Des Moines have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public high schools.
West Des Moines, IA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the Iowa average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Valley High School, with 95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Iowa or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public high school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

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

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Valley High School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3650 Woodland Ave
West Des Moines, IA 50266
(515) 633-4000
Gr: 10-12 | 2,111 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #22.
Valley Southwoods
(Math: 55% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
625 S 35th St
West Des Moines, IA 50265
(515) 633-4500
Gr: 9 | 744 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #33.
Walnut Creek Campus
Alternative School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1020 8th Street
West Des Moines, IA 50265
(515) 633-6480
Gr: 9-12 | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in West Des Moines, Iowa

West Des Moines, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
1020 8th St
West Des Moines, IA 50265
(515) 633-6300
Gr: K-6 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
415 7th St
West Des Moines, IA 50265
(515) 633-6600
Gr: PK-3 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 33%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in West Des Moines, IA?
The top ranked public high schools in West Des Moines, IA include Valley High School, Valley Southwoods and Walnut Creek Campus.
How many public high schools are located in West Des Moines?
3 public high schools are located in West Des Moines.
What is the racial composition of students in West Des Moines?
West Des Moines public high schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public high schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

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