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ADM Senior High School

801 Nile Kinnick Dr S, Adel, IA 50003Adel DeSoto Minburn Comm School District →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 09–12Non-Charter
651
Students
Total enrolled
98%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
↑ 13% vs nat'l
$14,398
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
17.2 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 12% vs nat'l
50/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 651 students in grades 09–12 in Adel, Iowa.
Near-average funding
District spends $14,398 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 50th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

ADM Senior High School is a large high in Adel, Iowa, serving grades 09–12 with 651 students. The district invests $14,398 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. With only 19% of students on free or reduced-price lunch, the school primarily serves an economically stable community. The school's 98% graduation rate — above the national average of 87% — reflects strong completion outcomes for its students.

Student Body & Demographics at ADM Senior High School

651
Total Students
17.2 : 1
Student:Teacher
19%
Free Lunch
38
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (09–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution329 male · 321 female
51%
49%
Male 51%Female 49%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility19%
National avg 52% · 121 students
Student Composition
92%
Asian1%
White92%
Hispanic / Latino5%
Black1%
Multiracial1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 190315000009

Academic Outcomes at ADM Senior High School

Graduation Rate (Adjusted Cohort)
GE95
High
National avg 87%
Graduation Rate Comparison
This school
98%
State avg
91%
National avg
87%
Neighborhood Opportunity Score
50
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 50th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 78th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 50003

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,398Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$14,398
State avg
$17,386
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,335
Student Support$2,736
Administration$1,728
Operations$2,160
Other$1,440
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $14,398 spent per student, an estimated $6,378 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
52%
40%
State government
52.1%
Local (property tax)
39.6%
Federal programs
8.4%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 98% graduation rate — well above the 87% national average
  • Low economic disadvantage rate — only 19% of students on free or reduced lunch
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Meadow View ElementaryAdel Elementary School
↓
Middle
DeSoto Intermediate SchoolADM Middle School
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelHigh
Grades09 – 12
Location—
CountyDallas County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictAdel DeSoto Minburn Comm School District →
Phone: (515)993-4584
NCES ID: 190315000009
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Adel seeking a public high school, especially those prioritizing strong graduation outcomes and academic completion. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Adel DeSoto Minburn Comm School District
Elem
Meadow View Elementary
520 students · 02–04
● 50 opp19% FRL
Elem
Adel Elementary School
393 students · PK–01
● 50 opp17% FRL
Mid
DeSoto Intermediate School
347 students · 05–06
● 50 opp20% FRL
Mid
ADM Middle School
343 students · 07–08
● 50 opp20% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
801 Nile Kinnick Dr S, Adel, IA 50003
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

High
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.