How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Ames High School | Boone High School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Ames, IA | Boone, IA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 704 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 17.6:1 | 13.9:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 25.5% | 27.6% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Ames High School | Boone High School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $13,278 | $12,410 |
| District | Ames Community School District | Boone Community School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Ames High School | Boone High School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 64.5% | 85.6% |
| African American | 10.2% | 1.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.0% | 8.1% |
| Asian | 7.9% | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 5.3% | 4.1% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Ames High School | Boone High School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 8 | 5 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 322:1 | 351:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 42.6% | 33.3% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 3 | 52 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.