Serving 1,427 students in grades 9-12, Ames High School ranks in the top 50% 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 67% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). 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 17:1 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 29% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,427 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 36%
Graduation Rate
: 96% (Top 5% in IA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 67% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 74% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 69% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Ames High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,233 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 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Ames High School is ranked #570 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the top 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?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% 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 96%, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 90%.
How many students attend Ames High School?
1,427 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, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ames High School?
Ames High School has a student ration of 17:1, 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 (offers virtual instruction).
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,427 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 36%
Graduation Rate
: 96% (Top 5%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 67% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 74% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 69% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
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