Dallas Center-grimes Community High School serves 458 students in grades 9-12.
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 1% of the student body (majority Asian), which was lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
458 students
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
n/a
13%
Black
n/a
7%
White
99%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Dallas Center-grimes Community High School?
458 students attend Dallas Center-grimes Community High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Dallas Center-grimes Community High School students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dallas Center-grimes Community High School?
Dallas Center-grimes Community High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dallas Center-grimes Community High School offer ?
Dallas Center-grimes Community High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Dallas Center-grimes Community High School part of?
Dallas Center-grimes Community High School is part of Dallas Center-Grimes Community School District.
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