Summary:
The Des Moines Independent Community School District operates 6 high schools, serving students in grades 9-12. The district's high schools exhibit a range of academic performance, with Roosevelt High School standing out as the top performer and North High School and East High School lagging behind.
Among the standout schools, Roosevelt High School ranks 290th out of 338 Iowa high schools, the highest in the district, and consistently achieves higher test scores in English Language Arts and Mathematics compared to its peers. In contrast, Virtual Campus, the district's online high school, also demonstrates relatively strong academic performance, with high test scores and a lower student-teacher ratio.
The data reveals significant disparities in resource allocation and student demographics across the district's high schools. For instance, North High School has the highest free/reduced lunch rate at 86.69%, indicating a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, while Roosevelt High School has the lowest at 53.02%. These differences in student population and funding may contribute to the observed disparities in academic performance.
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