Students speak at The Creative Arts Academy ribbon-cutting ceremony.
Home to the Creative Arts Academy of the Quad Cities
Home to the Accelerated Associate Degree Program at North High
Davenport Community Schools is the regional leader in STEM education
Central High's new Performing Arts Center, an example of our world-class facilities
McKinley students receive awards for being respectful and responsible
The outdoor classroom at Wood Intermediate, an example of our world-class facilities
DCS is 1 of only 2 districts in Iowa to receive a 2017 Best Community for Music Education Award
Our Children’s Villages are a statewide model for preschools
Our classrooms are 21st Century learning environments with state-of-the-art technology
Central High's new swimming facility, an example of our world-class facilities
The only local district with JROTC programming, and home to 2 of the 6 programs in Iowa
Our preschools are accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children
DCS offers 24 team sports for our student athletes
Our show choirs routinely earn state and national accolades

School Board Goal and Objectives

The Davenport Community School Board establishes the following priorities to ensure the academic success of all students:

Provide leadership and direction to improve the overall learning environment in our classrooms, schools and district including the health, safety, security and happiness of students and staff.
Direct and support actions, programs, and activities which reduce the impacts of poverty on our students, their families, and our community.

Board Approved December 9, 2013

Phone: 563-445-5000
Fax: 563-445-5950

It is the policy of the Davenport Community School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for programs), sexual orientation, gender identity and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and its employment practices. There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination. If you have questions or a grievance related to this policy please contact the district’s Equity Coordinator: Mr. Jabari Woods, Associate Director of Human Resources & Equity woodsj@davenportschools.org (563-336-7496) or Dr. Erica Goldstone, Director of Human Resources & Equity goldstonee@davenportschools.org (563-336-7494), 1702 N. Main Street, Davenport, Iowa 52803.