Dallas Center-Grimes High School

Q: Is Dallas Center-Grimes High School a good school?

Dallas Center-Grimes High School ranks 116 th of 338 Iowa high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Dallas Center-Grimes High School is a public high school located in Grimes, Iowa, serving 978 students in grades 9-12. The school consistently ranks among the top high schools in the state, earning 4-5 out of 5 stars from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Dallas Center-Grimes High School outperforms the state average on ISASP (Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress) tests in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 80.8% of 10th-grade students scored proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state average of 73.8%. The school also maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 16.1 to 17.3 in recent years.

Compared to nearby schools, Ankeny Centennial High School also performs well, with 87.6% of 10th graders proficient or better in ELA and 79.2% in Mathematics. However, other nearby schools, such as Saydel High School and Roosevelt High School, have significantly lower academic performance. The relatively low free and reduced-price lunch rates at Dallas Center-Grimes High School, compared to some nearby schools, suggest a more affluent student population.

Detail:

Public 9-12

2555 W 1st St
Grimes, IA 50111

(515) 986-9747

District: Dallas Center-Grimes Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
116^th of 338 Iowa High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,103

Feeder schools for Dallas Center-Grimes High School:

Elementary:	Dallas Center Elementary
	Heritage Elementary
	North Ridge Elementary
	South Prairie Elementary
Middle:	Dallas Center-Grimes Middle School
	Dc-G Oak View

Student/teacher ratio: 17.5

Number of students: 1,027

Racial breakdown:

White:

85.7%

Hispanic:

5.2%

African American:

4.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 18.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Dallas Center-Grimes High School ranks better than 65.7% of high schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 65.7. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Dallas Center-Grimes High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (85.7%), Hispanic (5.2%), African American (4.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 18.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Dallas Center-Grimes High School is 17.5. (See more...)

Compare Dallas Center-Grimes High School employs 58.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dallas Center-Grimes High School is $12,103.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Dallas Center-Grimes High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Dallas Center-Grimes High School 116^th of 338 Iowa public high schools. (See Dallas Center-Grimes High School in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for Dallas Center-Grimes High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	72.82	72^nd	351	79.5%
2013	79.91	23^rd	351	93.4%
2014	70.05	100^th	322	68.9%
2015	68.52	103^rd	324	68.2%
2016	61.54	126^th	320	60.6%
2017	72.04	84^th	325	74.2%
2018	67.97	105^th	320	67.2%
2019	73.99	64^th	327	80.4%
2021	76.78	51^st	327	84.4%
2022	82.44	34^th	332	89.8%
2023	76.35	49^th	336	85.4%
2024	65.70	116^th	338	65.7%

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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Dallas Center-Grimes High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	285	0	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	287
1989	266	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	266
1990	270	0	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	273
1991	285	0	3	0	1	n/a	n/a	289
1992	271	0	5	1	0	n/a	n/a	277
1993	295	0	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	297
1994	284	0	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	287
1995	347	0	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	349
1996	347	0	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	349
1997	368	0	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	371
1998	389	0	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	393
1999	392	3	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	396
2000	397	1	3	6	3	n/a	n/a	410
2001	456	3	5	6	5	n/a	n/a	475
2002	468	4	4	4	2	n/a	n/a	482
2003	468	4	4	4	2	n/a	n/a	482
2004	394	4	1	1	1	n/a	n/a	401
2005	417	0	4	4	0	n/a	n/a	425
2006	451	0	4	2	1	n/a	n/a	458
2007	482	1	6	4	0	n/a	n/a	493
2008	517	1	6	4	0	n/a	n/a	528
2009	518	1	7	3	1	n/a	n/a	530
2010	524	7	6	6	1	0	0	544
2011	556	6	9	11	1	0	1	584
2012	561	8	10	14	1	1	3	598
2013	452	10	7	13	1	0	1	484
2014	483	9	7	19	3	0	6	527
2015	511	8	6	15	3	0	7	550
2016	536	5	2	18	2	0	3	566
2017	539	10	6	22	1	0	6	584
2018	543	12	5	28	1	0	8	597
2019	562	18	10	27	1	0	8	626
2020	572	19	9	27	2	0	10	639
2021	596	20	12	23	1	0	13	665
2022	834	35	16	39	1	1	21	947
2023	859	35	17	47	0	0	20	978
2024	880	47	18	53	0	1	28	1027

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Dallas Center-Grimes High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	287	21.7	13.2	9.8
1989	266	2.3	115.6	13.2
1990	273	22.0	12.4	0
1991	289	22.0	13.1	5.5
1992	277	23.0	12.0	4
1993	297	23.0	12.9	4
1994	287	25.3	11.3	3.8
1995	349	27.2	12.8	5.7
1996	349	27.2	12.8	5.7
1997	371	27.5	13.5	4
1998	393	26.0	15.1	8.4
1999	396	31.0	12.8	10.6
2000	410	30.4	13.5	6.3
2001	475	30.9	15.4	3.2
2002	482	32.4	14.9	6.2
2003	482	32.4	14.9	6.2
2004	401	29.2	13.7	8.7
2005	425	32.2	13.2	7.5
2006	458	34.0	13.5	8.3
2007	493	36.2	13.6	7.7
2008	528	36.4	14.5	9.1
2009	530	35.7	14.8	9.4
2010	544	35.6	15.2	11.2
2011	584	34.0	17.1	11.6
2012	598	37.8	15.8	13.4
2013	484	31.0	15.5	14.9
2014	527	31.9	16.4	15.4
2015	550	38.0	14.4	17.5
2016	566	37.0	15.2	15.7
2017	584	34.4	16.9	17
2018	597	34.2	17.4	15.9
2019	626	36.8	16.9	18.2
2020	639	38.1	16.7	15.3
2021	665	41.1	16.1	13.5
2022	947	52.2	18.1	15
2023	978	56.3	17.3	17.9
2024	1027	58.3	17.5	18.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Dallas Center-Grimes High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	287	21.7	13.2	9.8
1989	266	2.3	115.6	13.2
1990	273	22.0	12.4	0
1991	289	22.0	13.1	5.5
1992	277	23.0	12.0	4
1993	297	23.0	12.9	4
1994	287	25.3	11.3	3.8
1995	349	27.2	12.8	5.7
1996	349	27.2	12.8	5.7
1997	371	27.5	13.5	4
1998	393	26.0	15.1	8.4
1999	396	31.0	12.8	10.6
2000	410	30.4	13.5	6.3
2001	475	30.9	15.4	3.2
2002	482	32.4	14.9	6.2
2003	482	32.4	14.9	6.2
2004	401	29.2	13.7	8.7
2005	425	32.2	13.2	7.5
2006	458	34.0	13.5	8.3
2007	493	36.2	13.6	7.7
2008	528	36.4	14.5	9.1
2009	530	35.7	14.8	9.4
2010	544	35.6	15.2	11.2
2011	584	34.0	17.1	11.6
2012	598	37.8	15.8	13.4
2013	484	31.0	15.5	14.9
2014	527	31.9	16.4	15.4
2015	550	38.0	14.4	17.5
2016	566	37.0	15.2	15.7
2017	584	34.4	16.9	17
2018	597	34.2	17.4	15.9
2019	626	36.8	16.9	18.2
2020	639	38.1	16.7	15.3
2021	665	41.1	16.1	13.5
2022	947	52.2	18.1	15
2023	978	56.3	17.3	17.9
2024	1027	58.3	17.5	18.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Dallas Center-Grimes High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$211 (1.7%)	$11,892 (98.3%)	$12,103

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Dallas Center-Grimes High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 64^th of 327 High schools	Ranks 49^th of 336 High schools	5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
10th Grade English Language Arts (Dallas Center-Grimes High School)	85	86	1%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Dallas Center-Grimes Community School District)	85	86	1%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	74.3	72.9	1.4%
10th Grade Mathematics (Dallas Center-Grimes High School)	82.7	76.5	6.2%
10th Grade Mathematics (Dallas Center-Grimes Community School District)	82.7	76.5	6.2%
10th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	67.1	67	0.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Dallas Center-Grimes High School)	75.4	81.4	6%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Dallas Center-Grimes Community School District)	75.4	81.4	6%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	71.4	68.7	2.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Dallas Center-Grimes High School)	73.9	80.1	6.2%
11th Grade Mathematics (Dallas Center-Grimes Community School District)	73.9	80.1	6.2%
11th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	66.9	67.3	0.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	626	978	56.2%
African American	18	35	94.4%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	10	17	70%
Hispanic	27	47	74.1%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	562	859	52.8%
Two or More Races	8	20	150%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	18.2%	17.9%	0.3%

Schools Near Dallas Center-Grimes High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ISASP English Language Arts (2024)			ISASP Mathematics (2024)			ISASP Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISASP English Language Arts 9th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 10th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 11th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 9th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 10th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 11th Grade	ISASP Science 10th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Dallas Center-Grimes High School	Public	9-12	2555 W 1st St	Grimes	50111	Polk County	Dallas Center-Grimes Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 986-9747	1,027	58	17.5	18.2%	880 (85.7%)	47 (4.6%)	53 (5.2%)	18 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	28 (2.7%)	65.7	116^th of 338 public high schools	65.7%		76.4	49^th of 336 public high schools	85.4%	67	81.8	80.8	82.7	70.5	74.2	74.5	61.6	$12,103	$211	$11,892
Johnston Senior High School	Public	10-12	6500 NW 100th Street	Johnston	50131	Polk County	Johnston Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 278-0449	1,771	85	20.8	24.7%	1,202 (67.9%)	187 (10.6%)	143 (8.1%)	138 (7.8%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	90 (5.1%)	75.9	53^rd of 338 public high schools	84.3%		78.5	43^rd of 336 public high schools	87.2%	10		87.1	79.6		80.3	77.4	72.5	$11,440	$378	$11,061
Northwest High School	Public	10-12	655 NW 10th ST	Waukee	50263	Dallas County	Waukee Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 987-5161	1,524	73	20.9	13.7%	1,183 (77.6%)	77 (5.1%)	104 (6.8%)	68 (4.5%)	3 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	88 (5.8%)	76.4	51^st of 338 public high schools	84.9%		74.5	59^th of 336 public high schools	82.4%	8		85.4	83.0		81.7	75.6	72.0
Waukee High School	Public	10-12	555 SE University Avenue	Waukee	50263	Dallas County	Waukee Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 987-5163	1,345	78	17.2	23.5%	858 (63.8%)	134 (10.0%)	115 (8.6%)	124 (9.2%)	4 (0.3%)	2 (0.1%)	107 (8.0%)	62	135^th of 338 public high schools	60.1%		71.1	78^th of 336 public high schools	76.8%	57		79.1	76.8		74.5	71.8	63.9	$13,035	$231	$12,804
Urbandale High School	Public	9-12	7111 Aurora Avenue	Urbandale	50322	Polk County	Urbandale Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 457-6800	1,311	93	14.0	34.3%	856 (65.3%)	91 (6.9%)	206 (15.7%)	78 (5.9%)	4 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	74 (5.6%)	34.3	263^rd of 338 public high schools	22.2%		43.5	219^th of 336 public high schools	34.8%	44	74.8	70.7	62.7	57.0	64.7	56.8	51.7	$11,428	$388	$11,040
Valley High School	Public	10-12	3650 Woodland Ave	West Des Moines	50266	Polk County	West Des Moines Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 633-4000	2,111	123	17.1	26.7%	1,226 (58.1%)	244 (11.6%)	405 (19.2%)	110 (5.2%)	3 (0.1%)	1 (0.0%)	121 (5.7%)	46.7	212^th of 338 public high schools	37.3%		55.2	162^nd of 336 public high schools	51.8%	50		74.1	70.3		66.8	68.2	56.9	$15,551	$791	$14,760
Hoover High School	Public	9-12	4800 Aurora Ave	Des Moines	50310	Polk County	Des Moines Independent Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 242-7300	923	41	22.5	69.7%	174 (18.9%)	303 (32.8%)	231 (25.0%)	149 (16.1%)	5 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	57 (6.2%)	4.8	321^st of 338 public high schools	5.0%		7.8	316^th of 336 public high schools	6.0%	5	42.2	55.6	48.3	28.8	43.1	38.9	38.1	$17,790	$689	$17,101
Walnut Creek Campus	Public	9-12	1020 8th Street	West Des Moines	50265	Polk County	West Des Moines Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 633-6480	165	14	11.7	52.1%	89 (53.9%)	26 (15.8%)	29 (17.6%)	2 (1.2%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (10.9%)	1.2	328^th of 338 public high schools	3.0%		4	325^th of 336 public high schools	3.3%	3	50.0	47.2	39.3	10.0	22.2	17.9	28.6	$18,513	$197	$18,315
Roosevelt High School	Public	9-12	4419 Center St	Des Moines	50312	Polk County	Des Moines Independent Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 242-7272	2,039	67	30.5	47.9%	898 (44.0%)	515 (25.3%)	353 (17.3%)	71 (3.5%)	10 (0.5%)	7 (0.3%)	173 (8.5%)	22.5	290^th of 338 public high schools	14.2%		22.8	286^th of 336 public high schools	14.9%	4	66.7	63.8	60.2	56.3	57.5	53.9	43.5	$14,829	$690	$14,140
Ankeny Centennial High School	Public	10-12	2220 NW State St	Ankeny	50023	Polk County	Ankeny Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 965-9610	1,466	89	16.4	11.7%	1,179 (80.4%)	72 (4.9%)	111 (7.6%)	37 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.1%)	62 (4.2%)	76.5	50^th of 338 public high schools	85.2%		83.9	26^th of 336 public high schools	92.3%	24		87.6	80.1		79.2	76.6	73.9	$14,519	$200	$14,319

Frequently Asked Questions about Dallas Center-Grimes High School

What schools feed into Dallas Center-Grimes High School?

Dallas Center-Grimes High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Dallas Center Elementary
Elementary : Heritage Elementary
Elementary : North Ridge Elementary
Elementary : South Prairie Elementary
Middle : Dallas Center-Grimes Middle School
Middle : Dc-G Oak View

What district is Dallas Center-Grimes High School in?

Dallas Center-Grimes Community School District

Is Dallas Center-Grimes High School a good school?

Dallas Center-Grimes High School ranks 116^th of 338 Iowa high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Dallas Center-Grimes High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,027 students attended Dallas Center-Grimes High School.

What is the racial makeup of Dallas Center-Grimes High School?

Students at Dallas Center-Grimes High School are 86% White, 5% Hispanic, 5% African American, 3% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

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