Van Meter High School
School Overview
Van Meter High School is a public school located in Van Meter, Iowa. It is a school in Van Meter Community School District district.
According to the Iowa state assessment result, about 87% of students are proficient in Math learning and about 87% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 251 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 16 to 1 where a total of 16 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 251 students are attending Van Meter High School. By gender, there are 138 and 113 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Van Meter High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 11 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| White | 9 | 4 | 5 |
| Total | 11 | 6 | 5 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 16 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Van Meter High School and the students to teacher ratio is 16 to 1. All teachers are certified. 93.8% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 16 | Students per teacher: 16 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 16 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | - | - |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 1 | 6.3% |
| School counselors | - | - |
| Law Enforcement Officer | - | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | - | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 1,165 Households |
| Population | 3,229 |
| Male | 1,622 |
| Female | 1,607 |
| Child Population | 1,073 |
| Total Housing Units | 1,224 Units |
| Average House Value | $284,200 |
| Average Rent Cost | $1,046 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.10% |
| Average Household Income | $117,147 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 95.84% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Van Meter High School offers 3 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 56 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 2 students are enrolled in International Baccalaureate Diploma Program and 59 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Van Meter High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 3 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 56 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 2 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 56 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in International BS program | 2 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 59 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Van Meter Comm School District
In Van Meter Comm School District, 3 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.