Serving 1,330 students in grades 10-12, Ankeny High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 77% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 84% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 10-12
- Enrollment: 1,330 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 1% in IA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 77% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 84% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ankeny High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Ankeny High School's student population of 1,330 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 80 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,330 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
80 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Ankeny High School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,221 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ankeny High School is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#118 out of 1221 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
84%
68%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
8%
12%
Black
3%
7%
White
81%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
97%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ankeny High School's ranking?
Ankeny High School is ranked #118 out of 1,221 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Ankeny High School often compared to?
Ankeny High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bondurant-farrar High School, Altoona Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
77% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ankeny High School?
The graduation rate of Ankeny High School is 97%, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 87%.
How many students attend Ankeny High School?
1,330 students attend Ankeny High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Ankeny High School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ankeny High School?
Ankeny High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ankeny High School offer ?
Ankeny High School offers enrollment in grades 10-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ankeny High School part of?
Ankeny High School is part of Ankeny Comm School District.
School Reviews
5 4/11/2022
Apparently, the previous reviewer had his feelings hurt and holds a grudge...Ankeny is a great school district that produces leaders in all industries.
2 9/3/2020
The school cares more about how it looks on paper than its students.
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