Ames High School
- Public
- AMES, IA
Public School
Ames High School
- grade A minusOverall Grade
- Public
- 9-12
- AMES, IA
- Rating 4.03 out of 5 370 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade B+
- Diversitygrade A minus
- Teachersgrade B+
- College Prepgrade B+
- Clubs & Activitiesgrade A minus
- Administrationgrade C+
- Sportsgrade A minus
- Foodgrade B minus
- Resources & Facilitiesgrade B
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Ames High School Rankings
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Academics
Percent Proficient - Reading
77%
Percent Proficient - Math
69%
Average Graduation Rate
93%
Average SAT
1350
142 responses
Average ACT
28
246 responses
AP Enrollment
41%
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- Cost of Livinggrade B minus
- Good for Familiesgrade A
- Housinggrade B minus
Median Household Income
$57,428
National
$75,149Median Rent
$1,011
National
$1,268Median Home Value
$247,500
National
$281,900Culture & Safety
Poll
84%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 37 responsesPoll
81%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 37 responsesStudents
Diversity
grade A minus
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
1,403
Free or Reduced Lunch
26%
85%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 39 responses85%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 39 responses90%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 39 responsesTeachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
National
17:1Average Teacher Salary
$70,377
Teachers in First/Second Year
6.7%
70%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 47 responses83%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 47 responses83%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 47 responsesClubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
grade A minus
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
High
Expenses Per Student
$15,712 / year
National
$12,23988%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 50 responses68%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 50 responses78%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 50 responsesSimilar Schools
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Ames High School Reviews
Rating 4.03 out of 5 370 reviews
Overall, my high school career, so far, has been great! I've had a great time getting to know my teachers and my peers, and the classes I've taken have mostly been a great experience. We've got incredible English teachers and art teachers, and our music department is probably one of the most funded departments because of how many students participate and show interest in band, choir, and orchestra. This school generally has a great community and a non-toxic environment. However, communication has always been a difficult subject for the district, mainly because of the way that they do it and the amount of information that they send out has always been lacking, which is probably the most frustrating thing I've had to deal with here, even before high school.
It has been good so far, better than middle school but it definitely could use improvements. I think we have some good teachers while others are questionable as well as the student environment. We have had many fights and police called as well as me getting called racist names normally but white people can’t hold their mouth so I don’t know what to expect honestly.
As a 2023 graduate from Ames High, I can only say good things about the public school. I was the very first class to graduate from the new building. It was amazing and the school spirit was at an all-time high. Sporting events were packed with students and adults/parents. I couldn't ask for a more lively school. Teachers were caring, considerate, and respectful, which students than mirrored. Overall, Ames High School was one of the most important few years of my young life, and I will never take it for granted.