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Dallas Center-grimes High School

2555 W 1st St
Grimes, IA 50111
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 978 students in grades 9-12, Dallas Center-grimes High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 86% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 978 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : 97% (Top 1% in IA)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 71% (Top 50%)
  • : 86% (Top 10%)
  • : 77% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Dallas Center-grimes High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Dallas Center-grimes High School's student population of 978 students has grown by 56% over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has grown by 51% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
978 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Calendar
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Dallas Center-grimes High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dallas Center-grimes High School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IA)
#300 out of 1233 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Dallas Center-grimes High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
71%
64%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Dallas Center-grimes High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
86%
70%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Dallas Center-grimes High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
77%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Dallas Center-grimes High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
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Asian
2%
2%
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Hispanic
5%
13%
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Black
3%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Dallas Center-grimes High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
88%
72%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Dallas Center-grimes High School and the percentage of White public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Dallas Center-grimes High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Dallas Center-grimes High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Iowa.
0.22
This chart displays the diversity score of Dallas Center-grimes High School and the public school average diversity score of Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
97%
90%
This chart displays graduation rate of Dallas Center-grimes High School and public school graduation rate of Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Dallas Center-grimes High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Dallas Center-grimes High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dallas Center-grimes High School's ranking?
Dallas Center-grimes High School is ranked #300 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Dallas Center-grimes High School often compared to?
Dallas Center-grimes High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Johnston Senior High School, North Polk High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
71% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 86% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dallas Center-grimes High School?
The graduation rate of Dallas Center-grimes High School is 97%, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 90%.
How many students attend Dallas Center-grimes High School?
978 students attend Dallas Center-grimes High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Dallas Center-grimes High School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dallas Center-grimes High School?
Dallas Center-grimes High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dallas Center-grimes High School offer ?
Dallas Center-grimes High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Dallas Center-grimes High School part of?
Dallas Center-grimes High School is part of Dallas Center-Grimes Comm School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 978 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : 97% (Top 1%)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 71% (Top 50%)
  • : 86% (Top 10%)
  • : 77% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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