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Ames High School

PublicGrades 9–12
Ames, Iowa · Ames Comm School District
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students1,440
Student:Teacher17.6:1
Free/Reduced Lunch30%
Title INo
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Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 355
1,440
Total Enrollment
State avg: 42%
30%-11.7pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
17.6:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
9–12
Grade Span
High
Level

Overview

Ames High School is a public high serving grades 9–12 in Ames, Iowa. The school enrolls 1,440 students. It is part of the Ames Comm School District district.

Source: NCES CCD (2025)

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelHigh
Grade Span9–12
DistrictAmes Comm School District
County19169
CityAmes
ZIP50010
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID190354000050

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment1,440
White63.8%
Hispanic / Latino11.9%
Black / African American10.1%
Asian7.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
Two or More Races5.3%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
63.8%
Hispanic
11.9%
Black
10.1%
Asian
7.8%
Two+
5.3%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %30%
State Avg42%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)