How do these schools compare?
| Metric | North High School | Ruby Van Meter |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Des Moines, IA | Des Moines, IA |
| School Type | regular | special-ed |
| Grade Level | high | other |
| Enrollment | 1,428 | 109 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 22.1:1 | 4:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 78.6% | 59.3% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | North High School | Ruby Van Meter |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $16,255 | $16,255 |
| District | Des Moines Independent Comm School District | Des Moines Independent Comm School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | North High School | Ruby Van Meter |
|---|---|---|
| White | 19.5% | 45.0% |
| African American | 23.9% | 17.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38.7% | 29.4% |
| Asian | 10.9% | 0.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Multiracial | 5.9% | 5.5% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | North High School | Ruby Van Meter |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 357:1 | — |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 65.4% | 78.9% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 19 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.