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Van Meter High School

PublicGrades 9–12
Van Meter, Iowa · Van Meter Comm School District
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students305
Student:Teacher14.5:1
Free/Reduced Lunch8%
Title INo
Van Meter
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Key Indicators

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

State avg: 356
305
Total Enrollment
State avg: 42%
8%-33.8pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
14.5:1
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 305 students. It is part of the Van Meter Comm School District district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

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
8% 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 Enrollment305
White93.2%
Hispanic / Latino3.8%
Black / African American1.0%
Asian0.3%
Two or More Races1.7%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
93.2%
Hispanic
3.8%
Black
1.0%
Asian
0.3%
Two+
1.7%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

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 %8%
State Avg42%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)