Ankeny Centennial High School

www.ankenyschools.org

1,470 Students

High School 10th - 12th

School Overview

Ankeny Centennial High School, located in Ankeny, Iowa, is one of two comprehensive public high schools serving the growing Ankeny Community School District. Known for its modern facilities and a strong emphasis on academic excellence, the school serves students in grades 10–12. It provides a robust curriculum that includes a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, concurrent enrollment opportunities with local colleges, and diverse elective paths designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce.

Beyond the classroom, Centennial is well-regarded for its vibrant extracurricular culture. The school maintains a highly competitive athletic program and offers a broad spectrum of student organizations, fine arts programs, and leadership opportunities. As part of a district that prides itself on community involvement and forward-thinking educational practices, Ankeny Centennial focuses on fostering a supportive environment that prioritizes student growth, character development, and future readiness.

1,470

Total Students

88.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

16.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ankeny Centennial High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,156
Hispanic	120
Black	75
Asian	38
Two or More	75
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	3

White
1,156 (78.7%)
Hispanic
120 (8.2%)
Black
75 (5.1%)
Two or More
75 (5.1%)
Asian
38 (2.6%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.2%)
American Indian
2 (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:	Ankeny Comm School District
Phone:	(515)965-9610
Website:	http://www.ankenyschools.org
Grade Range:	10th - 12th
Total Students:	1,470
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	88.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	181
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	62

* 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 10 508

Grade 11 503

Grade 12 459