Dallas Center - Grimes High School

Dallas Center - Grimes High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
2555 W 1st St,  Grimes, IA
Dallas Center-Grimes Community School District
4.0
4.2
978 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Average SAT Score
1280
Average ACT Score
25
Math Proficiency
71%
Reading Proficiency
86%
Average GPA
3.63
Graduation Rate
96%

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
A
Teachers
B-
College Prep
B+
Administration
C
Resources/Facilities
B+
Clubs and Activities
A
Sports
B-
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.63
Reading Proficiency
86%
Math Proficiency
71%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
56
Full Time Teachers
56
Teachers in First or Second Year
12.8%
College Prep
Average SAT
1280
Math
630
Verbal
650
Average ACT
25
Math
24
English
25
Reading
27
Science
25
Number of AP Courses
11
AP Pass Rate
40.5%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating

6
Test Scores
4
Equity
10
College Readiness
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Test Scores

Math
72.9%
Science
61.6%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
332:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.4%
Male
49.6%
White
87.8%
Hispanic
4.8%
Black
3.6%
Two or more races
2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.7%
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Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Iowa State University 227 Students
University of Iowa 208 Students
Des Moines Area Community College 108 Students
University of Northern Iowa 105 Students
Drake University 67 Students
Simpson College 42 Students
Grand View University 40 Students
Central College 36 Students
Wartburg College 28 Students
Northwest Missouri State University 24 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 60 Students
Business 50 Students
Biology 42 Students
Nursing 32 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 31 Students
Marketing 19 Students
Engineering 18 Students
Communications 18 Students
Finance 17 Students
Environmental Science 17 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 95 Reviews
4.0 Alum
2/28/2022
Advanced classes are offered for college credit. Competitive in sports. Growing community. Variety of extracurricular activities.
4.0 Senior
10/12/2020
I enjoy being at our school a lot. I think that we have a strong community. My grade is amazing. I feel like we all get along so well compared to other schools and other grades. The only downside of my school would be the quality of the buildings. Our school was built in 2002 and hasn't seen an update. It feels a little dark compared to other schools in the district.
3.0 Senior
8/11/2020
Most teachers truly care about their students but the amount of racism, intolerance, and bullying that gets ignored by the administration is ridiculous.
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4.2 6 Reviews
5.0 parent
9/30/2024
This review is forAmy RippTravis DonahueSara Sonius Josh SabaKathryn HopperMorgan StappTrent HolmbergI just recently fostered a child who was way behind and had a pretty hefty IEP Fist after trying many schools the principal went to great lengths took my child in and helped with everything. I am so...
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1.0 other
8/11/2018
Low quality graduates that do not represent the 7 pillars of good character.
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5.0 parent
7/31/2014
DC-G has four school levels that I have had the pleasure of seeing my four children through over the last two years. The school is excellent due to it's caring staff and great leadership. I would love to see more opportunities for gifted kids in the elementary level as well as a stronger reading pro...
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5.0 parent
7/4/2010
I have on child in the High school now and my eldest child graduated in 2007. We moved from the South Side of Des Moines to get our children in a better environment and Grimes is one of the finest in the area. The athletic programs are great and the facilities are exceptional. The staff in the schoo...
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