publichighGrade 9-9

Valley Southwoods

625 S 35Th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265, United States

+1 (515) 633-4500

http://southwoods.wdmcs.org/

6.6

Overall Rating

Location

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Valley Southwoods Overview

About This School

Valley Southwoods is a public high in West Des Moines, Iowa, serving 678 students in grades Grade 9-9. Academic results show that students demonstrate proficiency with 75% in ELA and 57% in math. The school maintains a 13:1 student-teacher ratio with 48 teachers on staff, while the average teacher salary is $77,833. Counseling resources include a ratio of 339 students per counselor. The student body is composed of 51% male and 49% female students. Regarding ethnicity, the population is 58% White, 18% Hispanic, 12% Black, 6% Asian, and 6% Two or More Races.

678

Total Students

Grade 9-9

13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

48 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts75%

Mathematics57%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

Grade 9-9

County

Polk County

Students per Counselor

339:1

Valley Southwoods Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

75%

English Language Arts

City Avg: 71%State Avg: 70%

57%

Mathematics

City Avg: 68%State Avg: 65%

N/A

Science

Class Information

13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 14:1

State Avg: 14.5:1

339

Students per Counselor

Valley Southwoods Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$77,833

City Avg: $76,459

State Avg: $66,994

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio13:1

Students per Counselor339:1

Valley Southwoods Student Demographics

Student Body

50.88%

Male

49.12%

Female

Total Enrollment: 678 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White57.67%

Hispanic17.55%

Asian6.34%

Black11.65%

Two or More Races6.34%

Native American0.44%

Valley Southwoods Reviews

Frequently Asked Questions About Valley Southwoods

Q: What is Valley Southwoods?

A: Valley Southwoods is a high public located in West Des Moines.

Q: How many students attend Valley Southwoods?

A: Valley Southwoods has approximately 678 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at Valley Southwoods?

A: The student-teacher ratio at Valley Southwoods is 13:1.

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Detailed Information about Valley Southwoods

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. Last verified: May 2026. See methodology →

Schoolary Research Team

Verified with NCES & state education agency data

About Valley Southwoods - West Des Moines, IA

Quick Facts about Valley Southwoods
School Name	Valley Southwoods
School Type	public
Grade Levels	Grade 9-9
Location	625 S 35Th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265, West Des Moines, IA
County	Polk County
Phone	+1 (515) 633-4500
Total Students	678
Student-Teacher Ratio	13:1
Full-Time Teachers	48
Rating	6.6/10
ELA Proficiency	75%
Math Proficiency	57%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about Valley Southwoods

What is Valley Southwoods?

Valley Southwoods is a high public located in West Des Moines.

How many students attend Valley Southwoods?

Valley Southwoods has approximately 678 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Valley Southwoods?

The student-teacher ratio at Valley Southwoods is 13:1.

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