Van Meter Junior/Senior High School

Van Meter Junior/Senior High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
520 1st Ave,  Van Meter, IA
Van Meter Community School District
3.8
4.0
292 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Average ACT Score
25
Math Proficiency
82%
Reading Proficiency
91%
Average GPA
3.67
Graduation Rate
90%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.67
Reading Proficiency
91%
Math Proficiency
82%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
21
Full Time Teachers
21
Teachers in First or Second Year
6.1%
College Prep
Average ACT
25
Math
24
English
24
Reading
26
Science
24
Number of AP Courses
3
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating

10
Test Scores
6
Equity
10
College Readiness
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Test Scores

Math
86.9%
Science
83.3%
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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
251:1

Student Diversity

Male
54.5%
Female
45.5%
White
93.2%
Hispanic
3.8%
Two or more races
1.7%
Black
1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
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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 72 Students
University of Iowa 66 Students
Des Moines Area Community College 38 Students
University of Northern Iowa 30 Students
Simpson College 17 Students
Grand View University 15 Students
Drake University 14 Students
Central College 12 Students
Buena Vista University 11 Students
Creighton University 6 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 24 Students
Nursing 11 Students
Psychology 10 Students
Biology 10 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 8 Students
Pre-Law Studies 8 Students
Sport and Fitness Management 7 Students
Accounting 6 Students
English 6 Students
Spanish Language and Literature 6 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 29 Reviews
4.0 Senior
2/19/2018
Van Meter Community School District is a small school district. I've know the majority of my 70 student grade since kindergarten, at least on a first name basis. though with a small size means that not as many materials are available to us. We don't have a swimming pool, and up to a few years ago we didn't have a dedicated auditorium either. Laptops provided to students are nice as well.
3.0 NicheUser
2/25/2015
Technology was always developing but not consistent
4.0 NicheUser
2/25/2015
Disciplined students who needed it, appropriately.
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4.0 4 Reviews
5.0 parent
7/7/2015
My boys both graduated from Van Meter schools, and although both were very different academically, the school was good for both of them and provided a good education. They are both still close to their classmates and keep in touch with some of their teachers.
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5.0 parent
1/8/2013
Van Meter is a growing district with more than 100 open enrolled students because of the technology and engaged instructors. We moved our family there from a very large district - our 7th grader with a school issued Mac Book can make powerpoints on any topic and Skype with students in Hong Kong abou...
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1.0 parent
2/25/2011
This school lacks diversity, the whole student population, parents, and most importantly and shamefully - the staff - are all involved in the town clique rather than educating and celebrating education and diversity. Outsiders are not welcomed. When bullying happens at this school, and it does frequ...
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5.0 student
4/3/2009
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