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Virtual Campus is a new public high school in Des Moines, Iowa, that serves students in grades 9 through 12. It has about 1,180 students and a student-to-teacher ratio of 26:1, making it one of the best schools for flexible digital learning. There are a lot of different kinds of students at this school. Half of them are minorities, and 64% of them are low-income, and it is one of the
. Virtual Campus is one of the best schools in the Des Moines Independent Community School District. It has a full online curriculum. For the years 2025–2026, 37% of students are good at math and 49% are good at reading. The amount spent per student is high, at about $15,627, which helps to build a strong digital infrastructure. The school is in a city where the average home price is $210,000. It is known for being one of the best schools for making education available to everyone. Its main strengths are its flexible teaching style and dedication to meeting the needs of today's mobile students.
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Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM
Note: Doors open at 8:15 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.
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September to June
School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.
387 Students
With a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1
25%
Percentage of minority students
138 : 1
Student to counselor ratio
Being Updated
The Virtual Campus of Des Moines Public Schools is adding new dual-enrollment pathways that let students earn college credit from home through partnerships with local community colleges. This will make its specialized curriculum even better. The school recently started a better digital mentorship program that connects students with professionals in their field to give them real-time career advice and networking opportunities. The platform also has advanced interactive laboratory software built in, so students can do complicated science experiments in a completely virtual setting from anywhere.
Q1. Do students have lockers?
Ans. Yes, students are given lockers in the hallways at the start of the school year.
Q2. Are there chances to be a leader at Virtual Campus?
Ans. Yes, student council and team-based activities help students learn how to be leaders.
Q3. Are college entrance exams conducted here?
Ans. Students can take the SAT and ACT tests on-site or through programs that work together.
Q4. Are students able to look into STEM options?
Ans. Yes, for sure! There are science, technology, engineering, and math programs that let students learn through practical activities.
Q5. How do parents find out about their child's academic progress?
Ans. The district's online portal lets students see their grades and attendance.
Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.
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