At a glance
Reported students
1,440
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
81.99
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Iowa high enrollment
94th percentile
Compared with 343 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
403.5
Ames High School: 1,440 reported students.
State peer staffing position
88th percentile
17.6:1 reported; state peer median 13.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 1,419
- Teachers (FTE)
- 81.8
- Student–teacher ratio
- 17.3:1
What the reported data says about Ames High School
Ames High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Ames. It is one of 8 current school records connected to Ames Comm School District. NCES reports 1,440 students for 2024–25.
Among 343 high schools in Iowa with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 294 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 94th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.6:1, above the Iowa median of 13.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (63.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (11.9%). English learners represent 4.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 8 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Ames High School
- 1How do the reported 17.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 81.99 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 4.4 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 4.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 10.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 29.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 4.4
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White63.8%
- Hispanic11.9%
- Black10.1%
- Asian7.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5.3%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
8 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Ames Comm School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Ames Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,033 reported students
Fellows Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
489 reported students
Edwards Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
436 reported students
Sawyer Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
371 reported students
Meeker Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
361 reported students
Mitchell Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
314 reported students
Public schools near Ames High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fellows Elementary School Elementary · Ames Comm School District | KG–05 | 489 | 0.3 mi |
| Meeker Elementary School Elementary · Ames Comm School District | KG–05 | 361 | 0.9 mi |
| Northwood Pre-School Other · Ames Comm School District | PK–PK | 244 | 1 mi |
| Sawyer Elementary School Elementary · Ames Comm School District | KG–05 | 371 | 2.3 mi |
| Gilbert High School High · Gilbert Comm School District | 09–12 | 509 | 4.4 mi |
| Ballard High School High · Ballard Comm School District | 09–12 | 586 | 9.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Ames High School
What grades does Ames High School serve?
Ames High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Ames Comm School District.
How many students attend Ames High School?
Ames High School reported 1,440 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 94th percentile among 343 Iowa high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,419 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Ames High School?
The calculated ratio is 17.6:1, based on 1,440 students and 81.99 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Iowa median for the same school level is 13.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Ames High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Ames High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Ames Comm School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Ames High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
29.9% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Ames High School in?
Ames High School is part of Ames Comm School District, based in Ames, IA, which operates 8 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Ames High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Fellows Elementary School (0.3 mi), Meeker Elementary School (0.9 mi), Northwood Pre-School (1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.