Donna Bistrican
Fathom Realty
(515) 461-8320
31 Total Sales
9 Near This School
$137K - $325K Price Range
Dowling Catholic High School
Private High School
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Grade 9-12
1400 Buffalo Rd,
West Des Moines, IA
1,391
Students
A
School Details
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Average SAT Score
1330
Average ACT Score
27
Average GPA
3.71
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$9,132
Religious Affiliation
Catholic
Niche Grade
A
B+
A
A
A+
A
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.71
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
104
Full Time Teachers
98
Part Time Teachers
6
College Prep
Average SAT
1330
Math
680
Verbal
650
Average ACT
27
Math
26
English
27
Reading
28
Science
26
Number of AP Courses
17
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
92%
GreatSchools Rating Details
Student Diversity
White
72.2%
Hispanic
13%
Asian or Pacific Islander
7%
Black
5.3%
Two or more races
2.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
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Specialty School Programs
AP Programs Offered
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Iowa
406 Students
Iowa State University
373 Students
Creighton University
149 Students
Drake University
129 Students
University of Northern Iowa
114 Students
Loyola University Chicago
69 Students
University of Missouri
68 Students
Saint Louis University
67 Students
University of Notre Dame
67 Students
Des Moines Area Community College
62 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
157 Students
Psychology
84 Students
Biology
77 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
76 Students
Nursing
66 Students
Pre-Law Studies
54 Students
Marketing
49 Students
Finance
40 Students
Political Science and Government
38 Students
Engineering
38 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
9/30/2024
Dowling Catholic High School is a great school to send your children to if you want them to be prepared for college. It is a Catholic high school which means they do have to take a religion class and do have to attend mass at least once a month but do not that take away from the great education they will receive. They offer dual enrollment college classes through DMACC and SLU. These college credit classes give the students the upper hand and prepare them for college. Dowling also offers a variety of different clubs and resources to help your student better their education.
11/25/2023
I really like attending Dowling. It is so much better than middle school. All around it is a great school. The teachers are very nice and willing to help. Dowling is a great school community and does a good job making people feel welcomed. There is something for everyone there whether that is sports, a club, or music.
10/9/2023
Dowling Catholic really prepared me for college. The staff that are dedicated to help with college admissions were super helpful and I felt seen and heard.
GreatSchools Reviews
10/31/2022
Great School. Great parent and teacher involvement. Great Community
2/23/2014
I am a student at DCHS and I can honestly say I can recommend it to anyone in the area. Good grades will open up a wide range of opportunities, but average or less advanced students still find their way. DCHS offers a wide range of classes and activities to meet new people. Including many Advance &...
7/13/2011
Both of my children have attended Dowling and I could not be happier with the results. The academics are outstanding, there is a true sense of community, and the athletic and extracurricular programs are top notch. I say this not only as a parent, but as teacher who has worked in both public and Cat...
6/12/2011
This school is great for the college bound, high achievers, or for anyone who is gifted in athletics, academics, or the arts. Otherwise, I'm afraid to say that an "average" kid sometimes feels lost, left-out and not as happy to be there. Many students have social or academic problems and transfer to...
Agents Specializing Near This School
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Donna Bistrican
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Darson Grantham
Darson Grantham
Keller Williams Realty GDM
(641) 247-4098
194 Total Sales
57 Near This School
$85K - $856K Price Range
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Ryan Hoover
Ryan Hoover
Responds QuicklyWeichert, Realtors - 515 Agency
(515) 361-5728
76 Total Sales
3 Near This School
$119K - $264K Price Range
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Kris Barrientos
Kris Barrientos
Responds QuicklyHunziker & Associates, Inc.
(515) 686-6539
43 Total Sales
1 Near This School
$282,500 Price
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Lauren Moore
Lauren Moore
Responds QuicklyAgency Iowa
(563) 278-6136
25 Total Sales
2 Near This School
$240K - $355K Price Range
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Randy Brady
Randy Brady
LPT Realty, LLC
(515) 461-7937
44 Total Sales
2 Near This School
$195K - $209K Price Range
Map
About West Des Moines
List Price Range
$150K - $1.5M
Homes For Sale
187
Average Home Value
$349,511
Median Lot Size
10,454 Sq Ft
% Renters
43%
Household Income
$102,563
% of College Grads
54.2%
Median Age
37
Average House Size
1,791 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
70.9%
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$825 - $1,045 per month
- Olde English Village
- 1-2 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 660+ Sq Ft
- 1201 Office Park Rd
- West Des Moines, IA
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$1,105 - $1,955 per month
- Broadmoor at Jordan Creek
- Studio-2 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 521+ Sq Ft
- 6565 Wistful Vista Dr
- West Des Moines, IA
Additional Schools in the Area
- 10th to 12th
- Public
- 9th to 12th
- Public
Parks in this Area
Valley View Park
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Pool
Wild Rose Park
- Basketball
- Grills
- Picnic Area
Crossroads Park
- Grills
- Picnic Area
- Skateboard
Pearson Park
- Basketball
- Grills
- Picnic Area
Ashawa Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Grills
Maple Grove Park
- Basketball
- Grills
- Picnic Area
Whisper Point Park
- Grills
- Picnic Area
- Soccer
Jaycee Park
- Basketball
- Grills
- Picnic Area
Wilson Park
- Grills
- Picnic Area
- Soccer
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