IAHighProfile data from NCES 2023-24
Van Meter High School — School Profile & District Info
High|Van Meter, Iowa|Van Meter Comm School District
Van Meter, IA 50261
School Profile
Grades
9–12
Enrollment
305
Student:Teacher
14.5:1
Locale
Rural
District
Van Meter Comm School DistrictEcon. Disadvantaged
8.2%
Phone
(515)996-2221School Statistics
Academics (SY 2020-21)
ELA Proficiency
90-94%
Math Proficiency
85-89%
Graduation Rate
>=90%
Chronic Absenteeism
13.9%
SY 2019-20
Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)
AP Program
8 courses offered
Dual Enrollment
Athletics
16 sports offered
Student-Teacher Ratio: 15.6:1
Worse than average in IADistrict Finance (FY 2023)
Per-Pupil Spending
$9,683
District-level data
Funding Sources
Federal 3%State 49%Local 48%
Community Context
Median Home Value
$287,903
+1.5% YoY
Des Moines, IA metro area · Zillow Feb 2026
Community Need Level
Low
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)
316
Current enrollment
Growing(+31% 5yr)Frequently Asked Questions about Van Meter High School
Van Meter High School has a total enrollment of 305 students and serves grades High. The school is part of the local school district in Van Meter, IA.
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