Ames High School

Ames High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1921 Ames High Dr,  Ames, IA
Ames Community School District
4.0
3.4
1,419 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Average SAT Score
1340
Average ACT Score
27
Math Proficiency
67%
Reading Proficiency
74%
Average GPA
3.55
Graduation Rate
90%

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
B+
Teachers
B+
College Prep
C
Administration
C
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
B-
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.55
Reading Proficiency
74%
Math Proficiency
67%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
82
Full Time Teachers
82
Teachers in First or Second Year
6.7%
College Prep
Average SAT
1340
Math
670
Verbal
670
Average ACT
27
Math
26
English
27
Reading
29
Science
27
Number of AP Courses
8
AP Pass Rate
12.4%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
71.1%
Science
67.5%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
357:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.7%
Female
47.5%
White
64.5%
Hispanic
11.1%
Black
9.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
8.5%
Two or more races
5.5%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Iowa State University 566 Students
University of Iowa 437 Students
Des Moines Area Community College 149 Students
University of Northern Iowa 148 Students
Drake University 84 Students
University of Minnesota Twin Cities 80 Students
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor 78 Students
University of Chicago 67 Students
Northwestern University 50 Students
University of Wisconsin-Madison 49 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 109 Students
Business 104 Students
Biology 75 Students
Nursing 72 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 68 Students
Computer Science 59 Students
Political Science and Government 46 Students
Marketing 42 Students
Neuroscience and Neurobiology 35 Students
Finance 34 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 324 Reviews
5.0 Junior
2/11/2025
I love Ames High because it is truly a community. The importance of going to school with people of many different backgrounds is clear when you go to Ames High. Our sports and music culture is unmatched and there are opportunities for all people. I am certain that if you ask most students at Ames High that they are incredibly proud to be students here, as I feel as well.
5.0 Parent
1/18/2025
Ames High School has provided a wide variety of programs, classes and activities which allow my kids exposure to a variety of educational experiences.
5.0 Alum
1/6/2025
I graduated from Ames High School in the fall of 2024. I was involved in band, art, and theatre. I had a great experience and felt ready for college upon graduation.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.4 7 Reviews
1.0 other
1/20/2020
Awesome teachers but miserable administration at all levels. So worried about political correctness that they will not back their teachers, and will not AT ALL focus on an effective learning environment for those who simply want to learn. The Ames school system as a whole needs a complete review of...
5.0 student
10/16/2015
Ames is a great school with many opportunities to students in many fields of study! They are ranked very high in test scores, but also value clubs and arts as well.
5.0 other
7/1/2014
Didn't realize how great of an education I had received from Ames High until I got to college. AHS really prepared me to succeed at the next level. Also, many great opportunities with academic clubs, sports, arts, music and other misc. clubs. Thrilled with my experience at AHS.
1.0 student
4/25/2013
This school can be very comparable to a prison. I attended Ames High School 2008-2012. I LOVED my freshman and sophomore year in high school. Everything was fun the dances, sporting events, school activities, classes, friends, teachers, everything was perfect. Junior and Senior year was just a big d...

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Ames High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Ames, IA and is served by the Ames Community School District in Iowa. The school has a total enrollment of 1,419 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 67% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 74% are proficient in reading. Ames High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.55, the graduation rate is 90%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1340 and an ACT score of 27. Discover additional schools in the area, like Fellows Elementary School, Meeker Elementary School, Sawyer Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Ames has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Ames High School.

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