Ankeny Centennial High School vs. Valley High School
Should I attend Ankeny Centennial High School or Valley High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Ankeny Centennial High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Valley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,419 students in grades 10-12, Ankeny Centennial 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 79% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85% (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 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 2,048 students in grades 10-12, Valley High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
10-12
10-12
Total Students
1,419 students
2,048 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
84 teachers
113 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#95 out of 1221 schools in IA
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
#301 out of 1221 schools in IA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
71%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
81%
Graduation Rate
95%
97%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 10 Students
493
692
Grade 11 Students
461
724
Grade 12 Students
465
632
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
6%
% Hispanic
7%
17%
% Black
4%
10%
% White
83%
62%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
Diversity Score
0.31
0.58
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
28%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%