Adel Desoto Minburn Community High School

Community Profile

ADM Community School District, in partnership with our communities, is committed to engaging all students in a challenging and supportive learning environment that ensures individual student success as measured by a comprehensive system of assessments. Our goal is to prepare students for a changing Global Society by becoming a state leader In: Improving Student Achievement Implementing Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment, Increasing the Graduation Rate, Establishing Financial Stability Through Increased Enrollment and Efficient Use of Resources, Involving Students in School Community.

A small size Midwestern school with the opportunity to experience America’s HeartlandWelcome to Adel DeSoto Minburn Community School.

Community Information

Adel in Iowa is a safe and prosperous community, located only 21 miles west of Des Moines. People care about quality education and embrace students coming from all over the world to share their culture to the local community.

Location

30 Min. from Des Moines. Area population 3,682. Town website: www.adeliowa.org

Dates

Estimated Start Date: Fall-Mid August,Spring-TBC

Estimated End Date: Fall-Late December,Spring-Mid June

Number of High Schools in the District

1

Foreign Languages:

• French
• Spanish

Arts:

Ceramics, Mixed Media, Painting, Drawing, Digital Graphics, Jewelry, Band, Chorus, Drama

AP Courses:

• Calculus AB
• Chemistry
• English Language and Composition
• English Literature and Composition
• Music Theory
• Psychology
• Statistics
• U.S. Government and Politics
• U.S. History
• World History

Sports:

• Baseball
• Basketball
• Cheerleading
• Cross Country
• Dance
• Football
• Golf
• Soccer
• Softball
• Spring Track
• Volleyball
• Wrestling

Extracurricular Activities & Clubs:

• Drama
• Fine Arts
• Music
• National Honor Society
• SADD
• Speech Team
• Thespians

ACT Average:

23.4

Partial List of College and University Acceptances:

• Kaplan University KHE - Des Moines, Drake University, Iowa State University, University of Northern Iowa, St. Ambrose University, Grinnell College, Northwestern College, Dordt College, Buena Vista University, Loras College, Mount Mercy College, University of Iowa, Morningside College, Briar Cliff Universit

Closest International and Local Airports:

Des Moines Airport (DSM)