IAHighProfile data from NCES 2023-24

Saydel High School — School Profile & District Info

High|Des Moines, Iowa|Saydel Comm School District

Des Moines, IA 50313

School Profile

Grades
9–12
Enrollment
440
Student:Teacher
15.2:1
Locale
Suburban
Econ. Disadvantaged
58.4%

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency
55%
15th percentile in IA
Math Proficiency
39%
4th percentile in IA
Graduation Rate
>=95%
Chronic Absenteeism
22.9%
SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

AP Program
6 courses offered
Gifted & Talented
Dual Enrollment
Athletics
15 sports offered
Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Near average in IA

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending
$15,826
District-level data
Funding Sources
Federal 8%State 20%Local 73%

Community Context

Median Home Value
$287,903
+1.5% YoY
Des Moines, IA metro area · Zillow Feb 2026
Community Need Level
Moderate
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

458
Current enrollment
Stable(+3% 5yr)

Frequently Asked Questions about Saydel High School

Saydel High School has a total enrollment of 440 students and serves grades High. The school is part of the local school district in Des Moines, IA.

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