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Saydel High School

5601 NE 7th St, Des Moines, IA, 50313

Ranked 121 of 183 in Iowa

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Saydel High School

5601 NE 7th St, Des Moines, IA, 50313

About Saydel High School

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 48%
Reading 49%
State average proficiency is 48% in Math and 49% in Reading.
29
Full-time Teachers
15 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
440
Total Students
$40997
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 69.77%
Asian 0.91%
Hispanic 20.68%
Black 0.91%
Two+ Races 7.5%
Native Am. 0.23%
White
69.77%
Asian
0.91%
Hispanic
20.68%
Black
0.91%
Two+ Races
7.5%
Native Am.
0.23%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 440
45%
198 Female
55%
242 Male

Student Population

440 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

440 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Saydel High School Contact Information

Address

5601 NE 7th St, Des Moines, IA, 50313

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Phone

(515) 262-9325

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TOP 121 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Saydel High School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:55 AM to 3:25 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:40 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Saydel High School is becoming known as a place for new ideas because it has a unique four-day school week that is meant to attract the best teachers and help students stay healthy. People at the school are also paying a lot of attention to the National Honor Society. The Eagle Chapter is getting ready for its big ceremony in March to honor student leadership and service. A recent highlight was a Pickleball Tournament for the whole community at the high school. The State Large Group Speech participants are still doing well.

FAQ

Q1. Does Saydel High School encourage new ideas?

Ans. Yes, project-based learning lets students think critically and come up with creative ways to solve problems.

Q2. Do students get help with standardized tests?

Ans. Yes. Yes, of course! The school has resources to help students get ready for the SAT and ACT tests.

Q3. What is the goal of Saydel High School?

Ans. Saydel High School wants to give students a challenging academic program while also encouraging them to be responsible, involved, and lifelong learners.

Q4. Are there chances to improve students teamwork skills?

Ans. Yes, group projects, clubs, and sports help students work together and talk to each other clearly.

Q5. Are there advanced classes available?

Ans. Yes, of course! Honors and AP classes at Saydel High School push students to think critically and do their best work.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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