For the 2026 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 37% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 65%), 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 75%, which is less than the Iowa average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Lincoln High School, with 75% 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lincoln High School
(Math: 37% | 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
Gr: 9-12 | 2,441 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
50315, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1000 Porter Ave
Des Moines, IA 50315
(515) 242-8409
Des Moines, IA 50315
(515) 242-8409
Gr: PK-5 | 547 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
925 Sw Porter
Des Moines, IA 50315
(515) 287-9700
Des Moines, IA 50315
(515) 287-9700
Gr: K-5 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
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
Gr: K-12 | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
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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