Ames High School

ahs.amescsd.org/

1,440 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Ames High School, located in Ames, Iowa, serves as the primary public secondary institution for the local school district. As a community-focused school, it is recognized for its commitment to academic excellence and for fostering a diverse student body that includes many children of faculty and researchers from nearby Iowa State University. The school offers a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes college preparation, advanced placement (AP) coursework, and a variety of extracurricular activities, ranging from competitive athletics to robust fine arts programs.

Beyond its academic offerings, Ames High School is deeply integrated into the cultural and intellectual fabric of the Ames community. The school environment is characterized by a strong emphasis on student leadership and global citizenship, preparing graduates for success in higher education and the workforce. By maintaining a balance between rigorous instruction and a supportive social environment, the school remains a focal point for civic pride and student development in central Iowa.

1,440

Total Students

82.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

29.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ames High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	919
Hispanic	171
Black	145
Asian	113
Two or More	76
American Indian	1

White
919 (64.5%)
Hispanic
171 (12.0%)
Black
145 (10.2%)
Asian
113 (7.9%)
Two or More
76 (5.3%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Ames Comm School District
Phone:	(515)817-0600
Website:	http://ahs.amescsd.org/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,440
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	82.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	367
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	63

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 343

Grade 10 363

Grade 11 370

Grade 12 364