Best Public High Schools in 50309 (Des Moines, IA) (2026)

Best 50309 Iowa Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 387 students in 50309, IA.

The top-ranked public high school in 50309, IA is Virtual Campus. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public high school in zipcode 50309 have an score of 37% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 65%), and score of 59% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in 50309, IA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public high schools.

Public high school in zipcode 50309 have a of 57%, which is less than the Iowa average of 87%.

The school with highest graduation rate is Virtual Campus, with 55-59% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Iowa or national school graduation rate statistics.

Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public high school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

Best 50309, IA Public High Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Virtual Campus

(Math: 37% | Reading: 59%)
:

Bottom 50%

1800 Grand Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50309
(515) 242-8502

Gr: 9-12 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 51%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 50309 Iowa

50309, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Des Moines Central Campus High School (Closed 2023)

1800 Grand Ave
Des Moines, IA 50309
(515) 242-7846

Gr: 7-12 | 2 students

Des Moines Central Middle School (Closed 2009)

1800 Grand Ave
Des Moines, IA 50309
(515) 242-7846

Gr: 6-8

Des Moines Public Charter School (Closed 2013)

Charter School

620 8th St
Des Moines, IA 50309
(515) 242-7911

Gr: 7-9 | 117 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 57%

Dunlap Exemplary Preschool (Closed 2007)

918 Se 11th St
Des Moines, IA 50309
(515) 246-1800

Gr: PK-K | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 60%

Gateway Secondary School (Closed 2015)

1800 Grand Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50309
(515) 242-7846

Gr: 6-12 | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 36%

Pace (Closed 2007)

620 8th St
Des Moines, IA 50309
(515) 697-5737

Gr: 6-12 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 38%

Scavo Alternative High School (Closed 2023)

Alternative School

1800 Grand Ave
Des Moines, IA 50309
(515) 242-7589

Gr: 9-12

Zach Hamlett Preschool (Closed 2007)

1101 9th St
Des Moines, IA 50309
(515) 246-1800

Gr: PK-K | 18 students Minority enrollment: 83%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in 50309, IA?

The top-ranked public high schools in 50309, IA include Virtual Campus.

How many public high schools are located in 50309?

1 public high schools are located in 50309.

What is the racial composition of students in 50309?

50309 public high schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public high schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).