Valley Southwoods School
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 666 high school students that are all enrolled in the same grade level (09)
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 625 S 35th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265
- Principal or Admin: Kent Abrahamson
- Fax: (515) 633-4599
School District Details
- West Des Moines Community School District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $8,962
- Graduation Rate: 86.3%
- Dropout Rate: 1.1%
- Students Per Teacher: 15.1
- Enrolled Students: 8,795
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 666
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 45.8
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 14.5
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 341 (51.2%)
- Females: 325 (48.8%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 27 (4.1%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 85 (12.8%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 112 (16.8%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 3 | 0.5% |
| Black | 37 | 5.6% |
| Asian | 31 | 4.7% |
| Hispanic | 61 | 9.2% |
| White | 519 | 77.9% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 9th Grade | 666 | 100.0% |
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
- Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 47%
- Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:53%
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
- Average Teaching Experience: 14 Years
- Average Salary: $47,803
Teacher Experience by Number of Years
| Salary | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 Years of Teaching Experience | $37,943 | 27% |
| More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience | $51,388 | 73% |
Source: IA Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
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