- Enrollment
- 1,470
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Ankeny, IA
Ankeny High School
Federal NCES profile for Ankeny High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 190369000071
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ankeny High School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Iowa schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Iowa.
- #14 of 17
- public schools in Ankeny · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.4:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 16.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Ankeny High School has class sizes larger than 87% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ankeny High School ranks #14 of 17 public schools in Ankeny, IA.
School address
District: Ankeny Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190369000071 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Ankeny High School held near 1,346 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 79.8 → 80.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 190369000071 · Ankeny, IA High · MID · TRAD
1,375 enr · 17.4:1 · 16.4% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Ankeny Centennial High School (1,470 students)
Ankeny High School held near 1,346 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 79.8 → 80.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Ankeny High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ankeny Centenn
Ankeny Centennial High School
1,470 students
- This school
Ankeny High School
1,375 students
- Northview Midd
Northview Middle School
1,021 students
- Prairie Ridge
Prairie Ridge Middle School
1,004 students
- Southview Midd
Southview Middle School
913 students
- Parkview Middl
Parkview Middle School
865 students
What this shows Ankeny High School reports 1,375 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ankeny High School compares
Ankeny High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.4:1 | ▲ 18% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.4% | ▼ 55% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,375 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,375
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% below the Iowa average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 87% in Iowa - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
33.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,127
per pupil, district-wide
- below Iowa avg of $13,441
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 344 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
68
in-school suspensions + 44 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 76.7%
Hispanic or Latino 9.6%
Two or More 6.5%
African American 3.9%
Asian 3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 76.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.6, Ankeny High School is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 18
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ankeny Comm School District reports $12,127 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ankeny High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ankeny Centennial High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northview Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Prairie Ridge Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southview Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Parkview Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ankeny High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,021
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,004
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 913
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 865
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar high schools in Ankeny
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,375 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ankeny High School
How many students attend Ankeny High School?
Ankeny High School has 1,375 students enrolled. It is a high school in Ankeny, IA. CCD year-over-year: 1,347 (2022-23) → 1,346 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ankeny High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ankeny High School is 17.4:1, which is 18% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ankeny High School?
16.4% of students at Ankeny High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ankeny High School?
The largest demographic group at Ankeny High School is White at 76.7% of enrollment, in Ankeny, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ankeny High School?
Ankeny High School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ankeny High School rank among public schools in Ankeny?
By Resource Investment Index, Ankeny High School ranks #14 of 17 public schools in Ankeny, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Ankeny on the city page.
What other schools are in Ankeny Comm School District?
Besides Ankeny High School, Ankeny Comm School District also operates Ankeny Centennial High School (1,470 students), Northview Middle School (1,021 students), and Prairie Ridge Middle School (1,004 students). See the Ankeny Comm School District district page for the complete list.