Dowling Catholic High School
PrivateHighGrades 9–12Catholic
1400 Buffalo Rd, West Des Moines, IA 50265 · (515) 222-1041
West Des Moines’ School Grade B+ better than 74% of Iowa school districts
Students
1,354
Students per teacher
15:1
Setting
City
Grades
9–12
What stands out about Dowling Catholic High School
- Private school: it doesn’t take Iowa’s state tests
Location
Directions ↗1400 Buffalo Rd, West Des Moines
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 9364
Grade 10324
Grade 11346
Grade 12320
Who goes here
White 69%Hispanic 16%Black 6%Asian 6%Two or more races 3%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
Parents talk
Questions and answers about Dowling Catholic High School from West Des Moines families.
School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2023–2024 school year. Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors.