Scavo Alternative High School, IA
AlternativePublic SchoolGrade 9–Grade 12
1800 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309
(515) 242-7589
How Scavo Alternative High School Compares with other Public Schools
Overall Score24
1 ← Poor Great → 100
Students and Teachers
Enrollment and Staffing at Scavo Alternative High School
315Students
100%Low-Income Students
24Teachers
13 :1 Student-Teacher Ratio
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49% | 48% | 48% |
| Male | 51% | 52% | 52% |
Enrollment by Grade
| Grade | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 1% | 21% | 17% |
| Grade 10 | 8% | 21% | 17% |
| Grade 11 | 23% | 21% | 17% |
| Grade 12 | 67% | 22% | 19% |
Enrollment by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 2% | 2% | 4% |
| Black | 26% | 5% | 14% |
| Caucasian | 34% | 80% | 54% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 27% | 9% | 22% |
| Native American | 2% | <1% | 2% |
| Other | 9% | 3% | 4% |
Academic Progress
Math and Reading Proficiency at Scavo Alternative High School
32%Math Proficiency
32%Reading Proficiency
32%Average Proficiency
95%Test Participation
Proficiency by Gender
| Gender | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 24% | 76% | 50% |
| Male | 30% | 74% | 45% |
Proficiency by Grade
| Grade | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| High School | 32% | 78% | 48% |
Proficiency by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 50% | 47% | 38% |
| Caucasian | 40% | 78% | 54% |
Proficiency by Disadvantaged Groups
| Group | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homeless | 50% | 49% | 43% |
| Limited English | 50% | 40% | 34% |
| Low-Income | 27% | 64% | 39% |
| With Disabilities | 20% | 40% | 28% |
Graduation Rates
Graduation Rates at Scavo Alternative High School
27%Overall Rate
27%Low-Income
20%Limited English
34%With Disabilities
Graduation by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 34% | 67% | 69% |
| Caucasian | 32% | 86% | 79% |
| Other | 50% | 62% | 60% |
Location Map
Nearby Public Schools
Hospitals near Scavo Alternative High School, IA
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Colleges near Scavo Alternative High School, IA
St Anthony Elementary School
2 miles, SE
St Augustin Catholic School
2 miles, W
Holy Family School
2 miles, NE
Des Moines Adventist School
2 miles, S