Ames High School is the sole public high school in Ames, Iowa, United States. It is in the Ames Community School District.
Serving 1,440 students in grades 9-12, Ames High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,440 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Graduation Rate: 90% (Btm 50% in IA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 71% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 74% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 69% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ames High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Ames High School's student population of 1,440 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 82 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,440 students
Total Classroom Teachers
82 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Colors
Black, Orange
School Calendar
Campus Size
50 acres
School Rankings
Ames High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,223 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ames High School is 0.56, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#619 out of 1223 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
8%
3%
Hispanic
12%
14%
Black
10%
7%
White
64%
70%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Ames Comm School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ames High School's ranking?
Ames High School is ranked #619 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Ames High School often compared to?
Ames High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Gilbert High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
71% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ames High School?
The graduation rate of Ames High School is 90%, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 90%.
How many students attend Ames High School?
1,440 students attend Ames High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Ames High School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ames High School?
Ames High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ames High School offer ?
Ames High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Ames High School part of?
Ames High School is part of Ames Comm School District.
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