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Best Capitol Park Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 2,204 students in the neighborhood of Capitol Park, Des Moines, IA.

The top-ranked public high school in Capitol Park is East High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

The neighborhood of Capitol Park, Des Moines, IA public high school have an score of 38% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 65%), and score of 51% (versus the 71% statewide average).

the neighborhood of Capitol Park, Des Moines, IA public high school have a of 72%, which is less than the Iowa average of 87%.

The school with highest graduation rate is East High School, with 64% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Iowa or national school graduation rate statistics.

Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public high school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of Capitol Park, Des Moines, IA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

East High School

(Math: 32% | Reading: 48%)
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Bottom 50%

815 E 13th St
Des Moines, IA 50316
(515) 242-7788

Gr: 9-12 | 1,952 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 75%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Capitol Park, Des Moines, IA?

The top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Capitol Park, Des Moines, IA include East High School.

How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Capitol Park, Des Moines?

1 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Capitol Park, Des Moines.

What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Capitol Park, Des Moines?

the neighborhood of Capitol Park, Des Moines public high schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public high schools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).