Van Meter High School

www.vmbulldogs.com

316 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Van Meter High School, located at 520 1st Ave in Van Meter, Iowa, serves as the heart of the community’s secondary education system. As the home of the "Bulldogs," the school is known for fostering a close-knit environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and a strong sense of school spirit. By maintaining a smaller student body size, the school is able to provide a more personalized educational experience, allowing faculty to focus on individual student success and active participation in extracurricular activities.

Beyond the classroom, Van Meter High School maintains a competitive and well-supported athletic program, which serves as a major focal point for community engagement. The school’s official website, vmbulldogs.com, serves as a primary hub for families to stay updated on academic calendars, athletic schedules, and district-wide news. Whether through its rigorous curriculum or its vibrant culture of extracurricular involvement, the school remains committed to preparing its students for higher education and future career pathways within a supportive, community-centered atmosphere.

316

Total Students

21.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

9.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Van Meter High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	287
Hispanic	14
Black	4
Asian	2
Two or More	8
Pacific Islander	1

White
287 (90.8%)
Hispanic
14 (4.4%)
Two or More
8 (2.5%)
Black
4 (1.3%)
Asian
2 (0.6%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Van Meter Comm School District
Phone:	(515)996-2221
Website:	http://www.vmbulldogs.com
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	316
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	17
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 84

Grade 10 82

Grade 11 69

Grade 12 81