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Saydel High School

Des Moines, Iowa · Grades 9 to 12 · Saydel Comm School District

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About Saydel High School

Located in Des Moines, Iowa, Saydel High School is a public school for grades 9 through 12. Federal data for 2024-25 shows 458 students enrolled. That makes it one of the smaller public and charter high schools in Des Moines. With about 27.5 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 16.7 students per teacher. Within 5 miles there are 47 other schools, so families have nearby options to compare. Saydel Comm School District runs 3 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. The surrounding area is classified as a suburb of a large metro area, in Polk County.

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School facts

Address	5601 NE 7th St, Des Moines, IA 50313
Phone	(515) 262-9325
School district	Saydel Comm School District
Grades	9 to 12
Students (2024-25)	458
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	27.5
Students per teacher	16.7
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	High
Locale (NCES)	Suburb, large, Polk County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 192532001447). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

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Woodside Middle SchoolPublic · Grades 5 to 8Des Moines · 0.4 mi Cornell Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 4Des Moines · 0.5 mi Madison Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 5Des Moines · 2 mi Oak ParkPublic · Grades K to 5Des Moines · 2.2 mi Great Oaks High School and Career CenterCharter · Grades 9 to 12Des Moines · 2.3 mi Harding Middle SchoolPublic · Grades 6 to 8Des Moines · 2.4 mi Cattell Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades K to 5Des Moines · 2.6 mi Findley Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades K to 6Des Moines · 2.7 mi

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Saydel High School serve?

Saydel High School serves grades 9 through 12.

How many students attend Saydel High School?

Saydel High School reported 458 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Saydel High School?

About 16.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 458 students and 27.5 teachers in federal data.

Is Saydel High School a public or charter school?

Saydel High School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Saydel High School in?

Saydel High School is part of Saydel Comm School District. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/ia/saydel-comm-school-district/

Where is Saydel High School located?

Saydel High School is at 5601 NE 7th St, Des Moines, IA 50313. The phone number is (515) 262-9325.

How many other schools are near Saydel High School?

There are 47 other schools within 5 miles of Saydel High School in our directory.