Serving 1,346 students in grades 10-12, Ankeny High School ranks in the top 20% 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 86% (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 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 10-12
Enrollment: 1,346 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 21%
Graduation Rate
: 94% (Top 30% in IA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 77% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 86% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 85% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Ankeny High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ankeny High School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
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 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 94%, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 90%.
How many students attend Ankeny High School?
1,346 students attend Ankeny High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Ankeny High School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 6% 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?
Apparently, the previous reviewer had his feelings hurt and holds a grudge...Ankeny is a great school district that produces leaders in all industries.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Ankeny 73
29/3/2020
The school cares more about how it looks on paper than its students.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - student
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 10-12
Enrollment: 1,346 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 21%
Graduation Rate
: 94% (Top 30%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 77% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 86% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 85% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
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