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Ames High School

1801 Ridgewood Drive, Ames, IA 50010, United States
+1 (515) 817-0600
http://ahs.amescsd.org/
7.1
Overall Rating

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Ames High School Overview

About This School

Ames High School is a public high in Ames, Iowa, serving 1,440 students in grades 9-12. Academic results show that students demonstrate proficiency with 74% in ELA and 67% in math. The school maintains a staff of 81 teachers with an average salary of $74,602 and a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Guidance services are available through a ratio of 327 students per counselor. The student body is nearly evenly split between male and female students, with 50% identifying as male and 49% as female. Regarding ethnicity, the population is 64% White, 12% Hispanic, 10% Black, 8% Asian, and 5% Two or More Races.

1,440
Total Students
Grade 9-12
17:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
81 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts74%
Mathematics67%
Science0%

School Information

School Type
public
Grade Levels
Grade 9-12
County
Story County
Students per Counselor
327:1

Ames High School Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

74%
English Language Arts
City Avg: 75%State Avg: 70%
67%
Mathematics
City Avg: 71%State Avg: 65%
N/A
Science

Class Information

17:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
City Avg: 14:1
State Avg: 14.5:1
327
Students per Counselor

Ames High School Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers
81

Average Teacher Salary

$74,602
City Avg: $74,602
State Avg: $66,994

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio17:1
Students per Counselor327:1

Ames High School Student Demographics

Student Body

49.58%
Male
49.38%
Female
Total Enrollment: 1,440 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White63.82%
Hispanic11.88%
Asian7.85%
Black10.07%
Two or More Races5.28%
Native American0.07%

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ames High School

Q: What is Ames High School?

A: Ames High School is a high public located in Ames.

Q: How many students attend Ames High School?

A: Ames High School has approximately 1,440 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at Ames High School?

A: The student-teacher ratio at Ames High School is 17:1.

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Detailed Information about Ames High School

Ames High School is a public high in Ames, Iowa, serving 1,440 students in grades 9-12. Academic results show that students demonstrate proficiency with 74% in ELA and 67% in math. The school maintains a staff of 81 teachers with an average salary of $74,602 and a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Guidance services are available through a ratio of 327 students per counselor. The student body is nearly evenly split between male and female students, with 50% identifying as male and 49% as female. Regarding ethnicity, the population is 64% White, 12% Hispanic, 10% Black, 8% Asian, and 5% Two or More Races.

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. Last verified: . See methodology →
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About Ames High School - Ames, IA

Quick Facts about Ames High School
School NameAmes High School
School Typepublic
Grade LevelsGrade 9-12
Location1801 Ridgewood Drive, Ames, IA 50010, Ames, IA
CountyStory County
Phone+1 (515) 817-0600
Total Students1,440
Student-Teacher Ratio17:1
Full-Time Teachers81
Rating7.1/10
ELA Proficiency74%
Math Proficiency67%
Science Proficiency%

Frequently Asked Questions about Ames High School

What is Ames High School?

Ames High School is a high public located in Ames.

How many students attend Ames High School?

Ames High School has approximately 1,440 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Ames High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Ames High School is 17:1.

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