Ankeny Centennial High School
Rank
: 10/
Top 5%10
Tel:
(515) 965-9610
Ankeny Centennial High School serves 1,197 students in grades 10-12.
Ankeny Centennial High School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 94% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 76%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 91% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 74%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Ankeny Centennial High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
School Overview
Ankeny Centennial High School's student population of 1,197 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 68 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 10-12 |
| Total Students | 1,197 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 68 teachers |
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School Comparison
Ankeny Centennial High School is ranked within the top 5% of all 1,232 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Ankeny Centennial High School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #37 out of 1232 schools (Top 5%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 94% | 76% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 91% | 74% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 2% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 11% |
| Black | 1% | 6% |
| White | 90% | 76% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.19 | 0.41 |
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Graduation Rate | 96% | 89% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 7% | 33% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Ankeny Community School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to Ankeny Centennial High School is Southview Middle School (1.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Prairie Trail Elementary School (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Ankeny Prairie Trail Elementary School Math: 94% | Reading: 92%Rank:10/Top 1% Grades: K-5 | 718 students10
0.4 miles
1850 Sw College Ave
Ankeny, IA 50023
(515) 965-9605 0.4 K-5 718 - Ankeny Crocker Elementary School Math: 90% | Reading: 86%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-5 | 662 students10
0.7 miles
2910 Sw Applewood St
Ankeny, IA 50023
(515) 965-9710 0.7 PK-5 662 - Ankeny Southview Middle School Math: 86% | Reading: 85%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 8-9 | 847 students10
1.2 miles
1020 Sw Cherry St
Ankeny, IA 50023
(515) 965-9635 1.2 8-9 847 - Ankeny Northwest Elementary School Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: K-5 | 366 students10
1.8 miles
1202 W First St
Ankeny, IA 50023
(515) 965-9680 1.8 K-5 366 - Ankeny Southeast Elementary School Math: 84% | Reading: 81%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: K-5 | 658 students10
1.8 miles
1005 Se Trilein Dr
Ankeny, IA 50021
(515) 965-9650 1.8 K-5 658
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