WALNUT CREEK CAMPUS

Walnut Creek Campus is a Title I public high school that is part of the West Des Moines Comm School District school district, located in West Des Moines, IA with about 148 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 11 teachers, Walnut Creek Campus has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Walnut Creek Campus (WCC) is an alternative high school program serving students within the West Des Moines Community School District. Unlike a traditional high school setting, WCC is designed to provide a personalized, flexible, and supportive learning environment for students who may benefit from a non-traditional approach to earning their diploma. The campus emphasizes a smaller community feel, which allows for stronger teacher-student relationships and a more individualized pace for completing graduation requirements.

The program focuses on both academic achievement and the social-emotional well-being of its students. By offering a smaller student-to-teacher ratio and a collaborative atmosphere, Walnut Creek Campus helps students overcome academic or personal barriers that might otherwise hinder their success. The school remains fully integrated into the broader West Des Moines district, ensuring that students still have access to district resources while benefiting from the unique, specialized educational framework that the Walnut Creek environment provides.

For more information, contact Walnut Creek Campus at (515) 633-6480 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.