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Adel DeSoto Minburn High School

2025-26 School Profile

Adel DeSoto Minburn School District is comprised of the communities which give us our name – Adel, DeSoto, and Minburn – located in central Iowa. Conveniently situated just west of Des Moines, we have easy access to numerous activities and attractions, yet we are removed just enough to still enjoy the many benefits of small-town living. Our district currently consists of five attendance centers: ADM High School (9-12), ADM Middle School (7-8), DeSoto Intermediate (5-6), Meadow View Elementary (2-4), and Adel Elementary (PS-1), totaling 2,300 students district-wide.

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Our Mission:

We are committed to engaging ALL students in a challenging and supportive environment that ensures ALL students learn at high levels.

http://www.admschools.org/schools/adm-high-school/

515-993-4584

CEEB Code: 160-010

Our School:

Adel DeSoto Minburn High School is a fully-accredited, comprehensive public high school comprised of 684 students. In 2025 the graduating class was 165 students.

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ADMHS is a Blue Ribbon School, offering a wide range of study opportunities, including:

  • 200+ course selections: including Advanced Placement, dual credit, honors, college preparatory, regular level, and special education;
  • Spanish and French world languages;
  • Fine Arts courses in drama, choir, band, and visual arts;
  • PLTW courses in Engineering and Biomedical Sciences;
  • Des Moines Area Community College off-campus and online classes;
  • 20+ non-athletic extracurricular activities

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Faculty and Staff:

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The total number of faculty and staff at ADM HS is 77; this includes 44 certified teachers, two administrators, three professional school counselors, one library media specialist, and two SRO’s.

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Notable District Achievements:

  • 2025 average ACT composite: 22
  • 2025 on-time graduation rate: 99%
  • Ranked #2 by US News as “Best High Schools: Des Moines Metro”, and #6 in State of Iowa (2025)

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Graduate Pursuits (past two years):

  • 4-yr college ; 61%
  • 2-yr college: 13%
  • Military: 4%
  • Work force: 13%
  • Other: 9%

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Area

Credits

Required Courses

Math

6

Additional courses may be required if Assessment scores are below proficiency

Science

6

Earth Science, Biology, and Chemistry

English

8

English I, English II, English III and one additional, (English IV, AP Lang & Comp, or AP Lit & Comp)

Social Studies

5

World History, American History, Government

Financial Literacy

1

Financial Literacy

Phys Ed

4

Students must pass 4 semesters of PE (one per school year)

Graduation Credits Requirement:

31 required credits + 20 elective credits = 51 credits

801 Nile Kinnick Dr. S.

Adel, IA 50003

Our District

ADM HS

ADM High School Grading Scale

Grade

%

GPA

non-weighted

GPA

weighted

A

93-100

4

5

A-

90-92

3.67

4.67

B+

87-89

3.33

4.33

B

83-86

3

4

B-

80-82

2.67

3.67

C+

77-79

2.33

3.33

C

73-76

2

3

C-

70-72

1.67

2.67

D+

67-69

1.33

2.33

D

63-66

1

2

D-

60-62

.67

1.67

F

0-59

0

0

Administration

Superintendent

Greg Dufoe

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Principal

Lee Griebel

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Assistant Principal

Matt Lohmann

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Professional School

Counselors

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Mr. Josh Ahrens (A-J)

Mrs. Bailey Hoy (K-S)

Mrs. Carrie Laizure (T-Z)

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Activities Director

Rod Wiebers