Dowling Catholic High School
1400 Buffalo Road, West Des Moines, IA, 50265-0502 - View a map of this school Map
tel: (515)222-1045
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School Overview:
Dowling Catholic High School
School Level High school
School Membership(s) National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic
Grades Offered Grades 9 - 12
County Polk County, IA
Awards Honored for National Blue Ribbon Award Blue Ribbon School – Selected in 2003  
Student Body
Total Students 1168 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
This School ( IA ) High School Avg.
% Students of Color 9% 4%
Students by Grade
Grade 9 - 309 students
Grade 10 - 279 students
Grade 11 - 304 students
Grade 12 - 276 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 70 teachers
This School ( IA ) High School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:17 *Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year 180 days 180 days
Hours in School Day for Students 7 hours 7 hours
Admission Deadline Jan. 1
 

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About This Zip Code ( 50265 )
School Zip ( 50265 ) ( IA ) State Average
Population (Approximate) 30,269 people 2,926,456 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree 54% 22%
Population Average Age 34 years old 36.6 years old
Average Household Size 2.4 persons 2.4 persons
Median Household Income $54,629 $40,653
Avg. # of Rooms in Household 5.6 rooms 5.5 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure 29 years old 50 years old
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% Owning / % Renting 66% / 34% 70% / 30%
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