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West Des Moines Community School District

Walnut Creek Campus

West Des Moines, Iowa

147 students

High School, Grades 9–12

(515)633-6480School Website

#38

Best Student:Teacher Ratio in Iowa

147

Students

10.6:1

S:T Ratio

School Snapshot
Key metrics at a glance
Avg SAT Score

1,330

A

out of 1600
Excellent
Avg ACT Score

26

A-

out of 36
Good
Student-Teacher Ratio

11:1

A

students per teacher
Excellent
Graduation Rate

90%

A+

Excellent
This Week at Walnut Creek Campus – May 30, 2026

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Academic Resources

Typical courses and practice resources for students at Walnut Creek Campus

Biology
9

Cell biology, genetics, evolution, and ecology

AP Biology
AP

College-level biology with lab component

Chemistry
9

Atomic structure, reactions, and stoichiometry

AP Chemistry
AP

College-level chemistry with lab component

Physics
9

Mechanics, waves, electricity, and magnetism

AP Physics 1
AP

Algebra-based mechanics and waves

Environmental Science
9

Ecosystems, human impact, and sustainability

AP Environmental Science
AP

College-level environmental science

World History
9

Global civilizations from ancient to modern times

AP World History
AP

College-level world history analysis

U.S. History
9

American history from colonization to present

AP U.S. History
AP

College-level American history

Standardized Test Dates

Upcoming national, state, and school calendar dates that affect students at Walnut Creek Campus.

National Tests

May 16, 2026 – May 30, 2026

SAT Score Release Date

Score release

June 5, 2026

ACT

Registration deadline

June 6, 2026

SAT — National

Test date

June 8, 2026

ACT Photo Upload/Standby Deadline

Photo upload deadline

June 13, 2026

ACT — National

Test date

June 20, 2026 – July 4, 2026

SAT Score Release Date

Score release
+36 more national tests this school year

School Milestones

May 22, 2026 – June 3, 2026

Graduation

Other
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June 4, 2026

School End/Summer Start

Other
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School Details
Address

1020 8th Street, West Des Moines, IA 50265

Phone

(515)633-6480

Website

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District

West Des Moines Community School District

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