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Van Meter High School

PublicGrades 9–12
Van Meter, Iowa · Van Meter Comm School District
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students316
Student:Teacher14.7:1
Free/Reduced Lunch9%
Title INo

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 355
316
Total Enrollment
State avg: 42%
9%-32.4pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
14.7:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
9–12
Grade Span
High
Level

Overview

Van Meter High School is a public high serving grades 9–12 in Van Meter, Iowa. The school enrolls 316 students. It is part of the Van Meter Comm School District district.

Source: NCES CCD (2025)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Iowa state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Serves a relatively affluent student body
9% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 42% state average)

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelHigh
Grade Span9–12
DistrictVan Meter Comm School District
County19049
CityVan Meter
ZIP50261
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID192901001672

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment316
White90.8%
Hispanic / Latino4.4%
Black / African American1.3%
Asian0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
Two or More Races2.5%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
90.8%
Hispanic
4.4%
Black
1.3%
Asian
0.6%
Two+
2.5%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %9%
State Avg42%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)