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Ankeny Centennial High School

2220 NW State St, Ankeny, IA 50023Ankeny Comm School District →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 10–12Non-Charter
1,443
Students
Total enrolled
97%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
↑ 12% vs nat'l
$14,014
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
16.2 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 5% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Large public school
Serves 1,443 students in grades 10–12 in Ankeny, Iowa.
Near-average funding
District spends $14,014 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
16.2 : 1 student-teacher ratio
This is near the national average of 15.4:1.
About This School

Ankeny Centennial High School is a very large high in Ankeny, Iowa, serving grades 10–12 with 1,443 students. The district invests $14,014 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. With only 16% of students on free or reduced-price lunch, the school primarily serves an economically stable community. The school's 97% graduation rate — above the national average of 87% — reflects strong completion outcomes for its students.

Student Body & Demographics at Ankeny Centennial High School

1,443
Total Students
16.2 : 1
Student:Teacher
16%
Free Lunch
89
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (10–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution740 male · 700 female
51%
49%
Male 51%Female 49%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility16%
National avg 52% · 231 students
Student Composition
80%
8%
Asian2%
White80%
Hispanic / Latino8%
Black5%
Multiracial4%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 190369002187

Academic Outcomes at Ankeny Centennial High School

Graduation Rate (Adjusted Cohort)
97
High
National avg 87%
Graduation Rate Comparison
This school
97%
State avg
91%
National avg
87%

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,014Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$14,014
State avg
$17,386
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,166
Student Support$2,663
Administration$1,682
Operations$2,102
Other$1,401
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $14,014 spent per student, an estimated $6,208 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
50%
44%
State government
50.4%
Local (property tax)
43.8%
Federal programs
5.8%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 97% graduation rate — well above the 87% national average
  • Low economic disadvantage rate — only 16% of students on free or reduced lunch
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Ashland Ridge ElementaryRock Creek ElementaryNortheast ElementaryWestwood Elementary School
+6 more
↓
Middle
Prairie Ridge Middle SchoolParkview Middle School
↓
High School
Ankeny High School
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelHigh
Grades10 – 12
Location—
CountyPolk County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictAnkeny Comm School District →
Phone: (515)965-9610
NCES ID: 190369002187
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Ankeny seeking a public high school, especially those prioritizing strong graduation outcomes and academic completion. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Ankeny Comm School District
High
Ankeny High School
1,347 students · 10–12
20% FRL
Other
Northview Middle School
1,065 students · 08–09
17% FRL
Mid
Prairie Ridge Middle School
1,025 students · 06–07
16% FRL
Other
Southview Middle School
896 students · 08–09
22% FRL
Mid
Parkview Middle School
867 students · 06–07
23% FRL
Elem
Ashland Ridge Elementary
759 students · KG–05
11% FRL
Elem
Rock Creek Elementary
732 students · KG–05
18% FRL
Elem
Northeast Elementary
655 students · KG–05
● 50 opp10% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
2220 NW State St, Ankeny, IA 50023
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

High
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.