Ankeny High School in Ankeny, IA

At a glance

Reported students

1,375

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

77.34

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

17.8:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

10–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Iowa high enrollment

93rd percentile

Compared with 343 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

590

Ankeny High School: 1,375 reported students.

State peer staffing position

90th percentile

17.8:1 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: 1,330
Teachers (FTE): 80.44
Student–teacher ratio: 16.5:1

What the reported data says about Ankeny High School

Ankeny High School is a public high school serving grades 10–12 in Ankeny. It is one of 18 current school records connected to Ankeny Comm School District. NCES reports 1,375 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 93rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.8:1, 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 (76.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (9.5%). English learners represent 2.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10.4%. 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 18 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Ankeny High School

1How do the reported 17.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 77.34 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 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 2.1%
Students with disabilities: 10.4%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 23%
Lunch program: Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 4
Nurses (FTE): 1
Psychologists (FTE): 0
Social workers (FTE): 0.5

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White76.4%
Hispanic9.5%
Black3.9%
Asian3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
Multiracial6.5%

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

18 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.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Ankeny Centennial High School

High · Grades 10–12

1,470 reported students

Northview Middle School

Other · Grades 08–09

1,021 reported students

Prairie Ridge Middle School

Middle · Grades 06–07

1,004 reported students

Southview Middle School

Other · Grades 08–09

913 reported students

Parkview Middle School

Middle · Grades 06–07

865 reported students

Rock Creek Elementary

Elementary · Grades KG–05

639 reported students

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Public schools near Ankeny 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
Ankeny Centennial High School High · Ankeny Comm School District	10–12	1,470	2.4 mi
Saydel High School High · Saydel Comm School District	09–12	458	4 mi
Great Oaks DSM High · Charter · Great Oaks Des Moines	09–12	72	6.2 mi
North Polk High School High · North Polk Comm School District	09–12	644	6.7 mi
Hoover High School High · Des Moines Independent Comm School District	09–12	898	7 mi
North High School High · Des Moines Independent Comm School District	09–12	1,428	7.1 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Ankeny High School

What grades does Ankeny High School serve?

Ankeny High School reports grades 10–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Ankeny Comm School District.

How many students attend Ankeny High School?

Ankeny High School reported 1,375 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 93rd percentile among 343 Iowa high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,330 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Ankeny High School?

The calculated ratio is 17.8:1, based on 1,375 students and 77.34 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 Ankeny High School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Ankeny High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Ankeny Comm School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Ankeny High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

23% 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 Ankeny High School in?

Ankeny High School is part of Ankeny Comm School District, based in Ankeny, IA, which operates 18 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Ankeny High School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Ankeny Centennial High School (2.4 mi), Saydel High School (4 mi), Great Oaks DSM (6.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.