At a glance
Reported students
1,073
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
63.78
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Iowa high enrollment
89th percentile
Compared with 343 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
530
Dallas Center-Grimes High School: 1,073 reported students.
State peer staffing position
83rd percentile
16.8:1 reported; state peer median 13.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 947
- Teachers (FTE)
- 52.2
- Student–teacher ratio
- 18.1:1
What the reported data says about Dallas Center-Grimes High School
Dallas Center-Grimes High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Grimes. It is one of 7 current school records connected to Dallas Center-Grimes Comm School District. NCES reports 1,073 students for 2024–25.
Among 343 high schools in Iowa with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 294 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 89th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.8:1, above the Iowa median of 13.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (85.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (5.3%). English learners represent 1.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 6.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 7 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Dallas Center-Grimes High School
- 1How do the reported 16.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 63.78 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 3 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 6.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 17.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White85.9%
- Hispanic5.3%
- Black4.3%
- Asian1.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial2.8%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
7 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Dallas Center-Grimes Comm School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Dallas Center-Grimes Middle School
Middle · Grades 05–06
586 reported students
DC-G Oak View
Middle · Grades 07–08
537 reported students
Heritage Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–04
530 reported students
South Prairie Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–04
436 reported students
North Ridge Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–04
412 reported students
Dallas Center Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–04
169 reported students
Public schools near Dallas Center-Grimes High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johnston Senior High School High · Johnston Comm School District | 10–12 | 1,820 | 3.4 mi |
| Northwest High School High · Waukee Comm School District | 10–12 | 1,574 | 5.6 mi |
| Waukee High School High · Waukee Comm School District | 10–12 | 1,375 | 6.5 mi |
| Urbandale High School High · Urbandale Comm School District | 09–12 | 1,301 | 6.7 mi |
| Valley High School High · West Des Moines Comm School District | 10–12 | 2,178 | 7.9 mi |
| Hoover High School High · Des Moines Independent Comm School District | 09–12 | 898 | 8.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Dallas Center-Grimes High School
What grades does Dallas Center-Grimes High School serve?
Dallas Center-Grimes High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Dallas Center-Grimes Comm School District.
How many students attend Dallas Center-Grimes High School?
Dallas Center-Grimes High School reported 1,073 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 89th percentile among 343 Iowa high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 947 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Dallas Center-Grimes High School?
The calculated ratio is 16.8:1, based on 1,073 students and 63.78 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Iowa median for the same school level is 13.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Dallas Center-Grimes High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Dallas Center-Grimes High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Dallas Center-Grimes Comm School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Dallas Center-Grimes High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
17.8% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Dallas Center-Grimes High School in?
Dallas Center-Grimes High School is part of Dallas Center-Grimes Comm School District, based in Grimes, IA, which operates 7 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Dallas Center-Grimes High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Johnston Senior High School (3.4 mi), Northwest High School (5.6 mi), Waukee High School (6.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.