Ames High School
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5 out of 5 | 1 Review
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 1,422 high school students from grades 9-12
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 1921 Ames High Drive, Ames, IA 50010
- Principal or Admin: Michael A. Mcgrory
- Fax: (515) 817-0627
School District Details
- Ames Community School District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $9,794
- Graduation Rate: 97.4%
- Dropout Rate: 1.8%
- Students Per Teacher: 14.0
- Enrolled Students: 4,621
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 1,422
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 92.4
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 15.4
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 729 (51.3%)
- Females: 693 (48.7%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 42 (3.0%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 225 (15.8%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 267 (18.8%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 6 | 0.4% |
| Black | 113 | 7.9% |
| Asian | 109 | 7.7% |
| Hispanic | 61 | 4.3% |
| White | 1,089 | 76.6% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 9th Grade | 356 | 25.0% |
| 10th Grade | 329 | 23.1% |
| 11th Grade | 355 | 25.0% |
| 12th Grade | 382 | 26.9% |
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
- Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 50%
- Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:50%
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
- Average Teaching Experience: 17 Years
- Average Salary: $47,257
Teacher Experience by Number of Years
| Salary | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 Years of Teaching Experience | $34,888 | 12% |
| More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience | $48,963 | 88% |
Source: IA Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
School Ratings and Reviews
Overall Rating: 5
5 out of 5 | 1 Review
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1 review for Ames High School
- Reviewed by Parent/Guardian on November 13, 2008
- Rating:
(5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate - Ames High School is an excellent school providing a wide range of academics and activities for our youth. Teachers are outstanding!
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