Dowling Catholic High School

Dowling Catholic High School
Address
1400 Buffalo Road

,
50265

United States
Coordinates41°35′49″N 93°43′23″W / 41.597°N 93.723°W / 41.597; -93.723
Information
TypePrivate, Coeducational
MottoVeritas ∙ Fides ∙ Sapientia
(Truth ∙ Faith ∙ Wisdom)
Religious affiliation(s)Catholic
Established1884
OversightDiocese of Des Moines
PresidentDan Ryan
PrincipalMatt Meendering
Faculty94.6 (on an FTE basis)
Grades912
Enrollment1,431 (2013-14)
Student to teacher ratio15.1
Color(s)Maroon and White   
Athletics conferenceCentral Iowa Metro League
NicknameMaroons
RivalsValley High School
Websitewww.dowlingcatholic.org

Dowling Catholic High School is a Catholic secondary school in West Des Moines, Iowa, within the Diocese of Des Moines.

As of the 2013–14 school year, the school had an enrollment of 1,431 students and 94.6 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a student–teacher ratio of 15.1:1. The school's enrollment was 81.2% White, 4.1% Black, 10.2% Hispanic, 4.4% Asian and 0.1% American Indian / Alaska Native.