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815 East 13th St

Des Moines, IA 50316

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Des Moines Independent Comm School District

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  Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio
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Source: NCES, 2008-2009
 This SchoolState Average
Students per FTE teacher1714
 
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  Students

Student Ethnicity
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Source: NCES, 2008-2009
EthnicityThis SchoolState Average
White, not Hispanic59%85%
Hispanic18%7%
Black, not Hispanic16%6%
Asian/Pacific Islander7%2%
American Indian/Alaskan Native<1%<1%
Student Economic Level
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Source: NCES, 2008-2009
 This SchoolState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program58%34%
 
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  Spending Per Pupil
 
Spending Per Pupil
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 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$9,445$8,228
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional63%64%
Student and staff support8%7%
Administration11%11%
Other expenditures18%18%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007
 
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  Advanced Placement Exams

In 2008-2009 students at this school took Advanced Placement (AP) exams in the following areas:
  • Art: Studio 2-D Design
  • Art: Studio Drawing
  • Chinese Language & Culture
  • English Language & Composition
  • Spanish Language
Source: The College Board®, 2008-2009

About the AP Exams
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  • In 2008-2009 the College Board® administered AP exams in 37 courses spanning 22 subject areas, including literature, art, science, math, history, language, music and psychology.
  • Many schools offer college-level classes to prepare students for the AP exams, but students can take exams without completing a specific course.
  • The exams listed on GreatSchools profiles represent schools with at least one student taking each exam.
  • Students who score well on AP exams can earn advanced standing or college credit from most U.S. colleges and universities.
 
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