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 1,346 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
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
School Overview
Ankeny High School's student population of 1,346 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 80 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,346 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
80 teachers
Year Founded
1913
Colors
Maroon, Gold
School Calendar
School Rankings
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.
Overall Testing Rank
#142 out of 1233 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
86%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
9%
13%
Black
3%
7%
White
79%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
94%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ankeny High School's ranking?
Ankeny High School is ranked #142 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% 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 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 (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
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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