The public high schools with the lowest student-to-teacher ratios in Des Moines, Iowa
Across Des Moines, Iowa, 6 public high schools are ranked here, ranked by the fewest students per teacher, a proxy for class size and staffing. Saydel High School leads the list at 16.6:1, against a median of 21.7:1 across the ranked schools.
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| # | School | City | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Saydel High School | Des Moines, IA | 16.6:1 |
| 2 | Hoover High School | Des Moines, IA | 20.6:1 |
| 3 | North High School | Des Moines, IA | 21.5:1 |
| 4 | East High School | Des Moines, IA | 21.8:1 |
| 5 | Lincoln High School | Des Moines, IA | 25.2:1 |
| 6 | Roosevelt High School | Des Moines, IA | 31.3:1 |
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