Dowling Catholic High School
- Grades: 9-12
- Student Enrollment: 1,219
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- Address
- 1400 Buffalo Rd
- West Des Moines, IA 50265
- Phone
- (515) 222-1045
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School Description
Dowling Catholic High School enrolls 1,219 high school students from grades 9-12. It is located in West Des Moines, IA, which is a highly populated city with a median household income of $54,139.
School Operational Details
- Students Have Access to a Library or Media Center
School Days and Hours
- School Days Per Year: 180
- School Hours Per Day: 7
School Religious Orientation
- Roman CatholicDiocese of Des Moines, IA
School Associations
- National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
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Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 1,219
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 81.8Full-Time Teachers: 77Part-Time Teachers: 6
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 14.9
- Percent Minority Students: 10.9%
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 602 (49.4%)
- Females: 617 (50.6%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | - | - |
| Black | 28 | 2.3% |
| Asian | 34 | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 71 | 5.8% |
| White | 1,086 | 89.1% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 9th Grade | 337 | 27.6% |
| 10th Grade | 304 | 24.9% |
| 11th Grade | 281 | 23.1% |
| 12th Grade | 297 | 24.4% |
Source: IA Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
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