Ankeny High School is a public high school located in Ankeny, Iowa, United States. It is part of the Ankeny Community School District, and serves grades 10 through 12.
Serving 1,375 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 83% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 86% (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 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 10-12
- Enrollment: 1,375 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Graduation Rate: 92% (Top 20% in IA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 83% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 86% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 85% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Ankeny High School serves the southern part of Ankeny, IA, within an attendance zone that covers approximately 28.5 square miles. Families typically live 5-10 minutes from the school, with an average distance of 3.1 miles to the zone's edge, extending up to 5.9 miles at its furthest point.
- 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
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Ankeny High School's student population of 1,375 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 77 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,375 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
77 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1913
School Calendar
School Rankings
Ankeny High School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,223 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ankeny High School is 0.41, which is less 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
#116 out of 1223 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
68%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
86%
70%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
10%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
76%
70%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
92%
87.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)32.4%
24.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Maroon and Gold
Source: 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 #116 out of 1,223 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, Ankeny Centennial High School, Altoona Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
83% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 86% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ankeny High School?
The graduation rate of Ankeny High School is 92%, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 87.5%.
How many students attend Ankeny High School?
1,375 students attend Ankeny High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Ankeny High School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ankeny High School?
Ankeny High School has a student ration of 18:1, 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Ankeny High School part of?
Ankeny High School is part of Ankeny Comm School District.
In what neighborhood is Ankeny High School located?
Ankeny High School is located in the Prairie Trail neighborhood of Ankeny, IA. There are 3 other public schools located in Prairie Trail.
School Reviews
2 10/10/2025
The school cares more about how it looks on paper than its students.
5 10/10/2025
Apparently, the previous reviewer had his feelings hurt and holds a grudge...Ankeny is a great school district that produces leaders in all industries.
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