Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of Waveland Park, Des Moines, IA (2026)

Best Waveland Park Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 2,064 students in the neighborhood of Waveland Park, Des Moines, IA.

The top-ranked public high school in Waveland Park is Roosevelt High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

The neighborhood of Waveland Park, Des Moines, IA public high school have an score of 57% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 65%), and score of 72% (versus the 71% statewide average).

the neighborhood of Waveland Park, Des Moines, IA public high school have a of 83%, 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 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Iowa public high school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of Waveland Park, Des Moines, IA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Roosevelt High School

(Math: 54% | Reading: 69%)
:

Bottom 50%

4419 Center St
Des Moines, IA 50312
(515) 242-7272

Gr: 9-12 | 2,039 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 56%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Waveland Park, Des Moines, IA?

The top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Waveland Park, Des Moines, IA include Roosevelt High School.

How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Waveland Park, Des Moines?

1 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Waveland Park, Des Moines.

What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Waveland Park, Des Moines?

the neighborhood of Waveland Park, Des Moines public high schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Iowa public high schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).