Dallas Center-Grimes High School
978 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Dallas Center-Grimes (DCG) High School, located in Grimes, Iowa, serves as the primary secondary education hub for the growing communities of Dallas Center and Grimes. As part of the Dallas Center-Grimes Community School District, the high school is known for its commitment to academic excellence, fostering a supportive environment that emphasizes student achievement, character development, and preparation for post-secondary success. The school district has experienced significant growth over the years, reflecting the expansion of the surrounding Des Moines metropolitan area, while still striving to maintain a sense of community identity.
Beyond its core academic offerings, DCG High School provides a robust array of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, fine arts programs, and various student-led organizations. These opportunities are designed to help students develop leadership skills, teamwork, and a well-rounded educational experience. With a focus on modern teaching practices and community engagement, the school aims to prepare its students to be responsible and contributing members of society through a balance of rigorous coursework and active student life.
Beyond its core academic offerings, DCG High School provides a robust array of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, fine arts programs, and various student-led organizations. These opportunities are designed to help students develop leadership skills, teamwork, and a well-rounded educational experience. With a focus on modern teaching practices and community engagement, the school aims to prepare its students to be responsible and contributing members of society through a balance of rigorous coursework and active student life.
978
Total Students
56.4
Full-Time Teachers
17.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
19.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 859 |
| Hispanic | 47 |
| Black | 35 |
| Asian | 17 |
| Two or More | 20 |
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White859 (87.8 %)
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Hispanic47 (4.8 %)
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Black35 (3.6 %)
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Two or More20 (2.0 %)
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Asian17 (1.7 %)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | High School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | Supplemental Virtual |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | Dallas Center-Grimes Comm School District |
| Phone: | (515)986-9747 |
| Website: | http://www.dcgschools.com |
| Grade Range: | 9th - 12th |
| Total Students: | 978 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 56.4 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 17.3 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 150 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 41 |
Grades Taught
Grade 9
245
Grade 10
256
Grade 11
243
Grade 12
234
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 245 |
| Grade 10 | 256 |
| Grade 11 | 243 |
| Grade 12 | 234 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 493 | 50.4% |
| Male | 485 | 49.6% |
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