Ankeny Centennial High School

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Ankeny Centennial High School ranks 50 th of 338 Iowa high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Ankeny Centennial High School is a public high school serving grades 10-12 in Ankeny, Iowa, with a total enrollment of 1,443 students. The school is part of the Ankeny Community School District, which is ranked 46 out of 309 school districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Ankeny Centennial High School consistently outperforms the state average in ISASP (Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress) test scores across all subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 87.6% of 10th-grade students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 73.8%. Similarly, 79.2% of 10th-grade students were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the state average of 66%. The school has also been ranked among the top 25 high schools in Iowa, placing 26th in the 2022-2023 school year and 23rd in the 2021-2022 school year.

Compared to nearby schools like East High School and North High School in Des Moines, Ankeny Centennial High School has a relatively homogeneous student population, with 80.18% of students identifying as White in the 2022-2023 school year. Additionally, the school has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 16.01% in the 2022-2023 school year, compared to the state average and nearby schools like Ankeny High School (19.82%) and Ballard High School (17.25%).

Detail:

Public 10-12

2220 NW State St
Ankeny, IA 50023

(515) 965-9610

District: Ankeny Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
50^th of 338 Iowa High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,519

Feeder schools for Ankeny Centennial High School:

Elementary:	Ashland Ridge Elementary
	Northeast Elementary
	Northwest Elementary School
	Rock Creek Elementary
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	Westwood Elementary School
Middle:	Prairie Ridge Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.4

Number of students: 1,466

Racial breakdown:

White:

80.4%

Hispanic:

7.6%

African American:

4.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 11.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Ankeny Centennial High School ranks better than 85.2% of high schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 76.46. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Ankeny Centennial High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (80.4%), Hispanic (7.6%), African American (4.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 11.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ankeny Centennial High School is 16.4. (See more...)

Compare Ankeny Centennial High School employs 89.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ankeny Centennial High School is $14,519.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Ankeny Centennial High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Ankeny Centennial High School 50^th of 338 Iowa public high schools. (See Ankeny Centennial High School in the ranking list.)

Ankeny Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Ankeny Community School District 46^th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Ankeny Centennial High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IA State Percentile
2015	89.30	4^th	324	98.8%
2016	82.42	39^th	320	87.8%
2017	87.64	12^th	325	96.3%
2018	84.16	20^th	320	93.8%
2019	86.55	18^th	327	94.5%
2021	84.46	24^th	327	92.7%
2022	85.36	23^rd	332	93.1%
2023	83.93	26^th	336	92.3%
2024	76.46	50^th	338	85.2%

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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Ankeny Centennial High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2014	913	11	17	24	2	1	12	0	980
2015	933	18	20	36	1	1	19	0	1028
2016	1004	11	25	39	1	1	25	0	1106
2017	1056	14	26	44	1	2	26	0	1169
2018	1072	13	25	49	1	3	34	0	1197
2019	1076	24	32	59	2	3	34	0	1230
2020	1126	37	33	64	1	2	44	0	1307
2021	1129	40	39	85	1	2	44	0	1340
2022	1178	56	36	94	0	0	55	0	1419
2023	1157	75	35	112	0	0	61	3	1443
2024	1179	72	37	111	0	2	62	3	1466

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Ankeny Centennial High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	980	62.0	15.8	5.3
2015	1028	68.0	15.1	8.4
2016	1106	66.0	16.7	8
2017	1169	68.1	17.1	11.5
2018	1197	68.0	17.6	10.5
2019	1230	70.1	17.5	10.6
2020	1307	73.6	17.7	10.8
2021	1340	79.9	16.7	9.6
2022	1419	84.4	16.7	13.9
2023	1443	88.9	16.2	16
2024	1466	89.2	16.4	11.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Ankeny Centennial High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	980	62.0	15.8	5.3
2015	1028	68.0	15.1	8.4
2016	1106	66.0	16.7	8
2017	1169	68.1	17.1	11.5
2018	1197	68.0	17.6	10.5
2019	1230	70.1	17.5	10.6
2020	1307	73.6	17.7	10.8
2021	1340	79.9	16.7	9.6
2022	1419	84.4	16.7	13.9
2023	1443	88.9	16.2	16
2024	1466	89.2	16.4	11.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Ankeny Centennial High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$200 (1.4%)	$14,319 (98.6%)	$14,519

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ankeny Centennial High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 18^th of 327 High schools	Ranks 26^th of 336 High schools	2.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
10th Grade English Language Arts (Ankeny Centennial High School)	85.9	85.7	0.2%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Ankeny Community School District)	86.4	87.2	0.8%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	74.3	72.9	1.4%
10th Grade Mathematics (Ankeny Centennial High School)	86.1	81.1	5%
10th Grade Mathematics (Ankeny Community School District)	86.1	82.5	3.6%
10th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	67.1	67	0.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Ankeny Centennial High School)	86	83.4	2.6%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Ankeny Community School District)	85.5	83.5	2%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	71.4	68.7	2.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Ankeny Centennial High School)	84.3	82.6	1.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Ankeny Community School District)	84.4	82.7	1.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	66.9	67.3	0.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1230	1443	17.3%
African American	24	75	212.5%
American Indian	2	0	100%
Asian	32	35	9.4%
Hispanic	59	112	89.8%
Pacific Islander	3	0	100%
White	1076	1157	7.5%
Two or More Races	34	61	79.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	10.6%	16%	5.4%

Schools Near Ankeny Centennial High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ISASP English Language Arts (2024)			ISASP Mathematics (2024)			ISASP Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISASP English Language Arts 9th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 10th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 11th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 9th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 10th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 11th Grade	ISASP Science 10th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Ankeny Centennial High School	Public	10-12	2220 NW State St	Ankeny	50023	Polk County	Ankeny Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 965-9610	1,466	89	16.4	11.7%	1,179 (80.4%)	72 (4.9%)	111 (7.6%)	37 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.1%)	62 (4.2%)	76.5	50^th of 338 public high schools	85.2%		83.9	26^th of 336 public high schools	92.3%	24		87.6	80.1		79.2	76.6	73.9	$14,519	$200	$14,319
Ankeny High School	Public	10-12	1155 SW Cherry St	Ankeny	50023	Polk County	Ankeny Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 965-9630	1,346	80	16.8	15.0%	1,059 (78.7%)	44 (3.3%)	123 (9.1%)	35 (2.6%)	2 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	76 (5.6%)	77.9	42^nd of 338 public high schools	87.6%		85.2	22^nd of 336 public high schools	93.5%	20		86.2	82.7		79.2	79.9	73.5	$15,157	$246	$14,911
North Polk High School	Public	9-12	13930 NE 6th St	Alleman	50007	Polk County	North Polk Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 984-3400	647	37	17.4	12.2%	602 (93.0%)	5 (0.8%)	24 (3.7%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (1.9%)	87.2	12^th of 338 public high schools	96.4%		89.5	13^th of 336 public high schools	96.1%	1	87.5	89.3	87.2	85.5	86.2	90.9	81.0	$14,567	$255	$14,312
Saydel High School	Public	9-12	5601 NE 7th St	Des Moines	50313	Polk County	Saydel Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 262-9325	440	29	15.0	58.4%	307 (69.8%)	4 (0.9%)	91 (20.7%)	4 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (7.5%)	12.6	308^th of 338 public high schools	8.9%		8.5	313^th of 336 public high schools	6.8%	5	51.5	61.4	40.4	40.6	60.2	46.3	42.1	$15,532	$350	$15,182
Hoover High School	Public	9-12	4800 Aurora Ave	Des Moines	50310	Polk County	Des Moines Independent Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 242-7300	923	41	22.5	69.7%	174 (18.9%)	303 (32.8%)	231 (25.0%)	149 (16.1%)	5 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	57 (6.2%)	4.8	321^st of 338 public high schools	5.0%		7.8	316^th of 336 public high schools	6.0%	5	42.2	55.6	48.3	28.8	43.1	38.9	38.1	$17,790	$689	$17,101
Johnston Senior High School	Public	10-12	6500 NW 100th Street	Johnston	50131	Polk County	Johnston Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 278-0449	1,771	85	20.8	24.7%	1,202 (67.9%)	187 (10.6%)	143 (8.1%)	138 (7.8%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	90 (5.1%)	75.9	53^rd of 338 public high schools	84.3%		78.5	43^rd of 336 public high schools	87.2%	10		87.1	79.6		80.3	77.4	72.5	$11,440	$378	$11,061
Bondurant-Farrar High School	Public	9-12	1000 Grant St. North	Bondurant	50035	Polk County	Bondurant-Farrar Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 957-8191	804	52	15.6	19.0%	680 (84.6%)	27 (3.4%)	56 (7.0%)	12 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	26 (3.2%)	59	153^rd of 338 public high schools	54.7%		56.9	156^th of 336 public high schools	53.6%	3	75.9	71.1	72.8	74.1	69.1	79.9	68.6	$12,930	$241	$12,689
Urbandale High School	Public	9-12	7111 Aurora Avenue	Urbandale	50322	Polk County	Urbandale Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 457-6800	1,311	93	14.0	34.3%	856 (65.3%)	91 (6.9%)	206 (15.7%)	78 (5.9%)	4 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	74 (5.6%)	34.3	263^rd of 338 public high schools	22.2%		43.5	219^th of 336 public high schools	34.8%	44	74.8	70.7	62.7	57.0	64.7	56.8	51.7	$11,428	$388	$11,040
North High School	Public	9-12	501 Holcomb Ave	Des Moines	50313	Polk County	Des Moines Independent Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 242-7200	1,514	68	22.2	75.0%	301 (19.9%)	387 (25.6%)	558 (36.9%)	161 (10.6%)	11 (0.7%)	4 (0.3%)	91 (6.0%)	2.2	325^th of 338 public high schools	3.8%		2.1	329^th of 336 public high schools	2.1%	4	46.0	46.4	41.2	36.0	39.4	30.9	27.2	$15,636	$747	$14,889
Ballard High School	Public	9-12	701 Ballard Drive	Huxley	50124	Story County	Ballard Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 597-2971	553	36	15.5	14.8%	519 (93.9%)	11 (2.0%)	17 (3.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	3 (0.5%)	75.5	57^th of 338 public high schools	83.1%		78.9	40^th of 336 public high schools	88.1%	17	82.5	79.5	84.5	77.9	81.2	85.9	68.1	$13,456	$266	$13,189

Frequently Asked Questions about Ankeny Centennial High School

What schools feed into Ankeny Centennial High School?

Ankeny Centennial High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Ashland Ridge Elementary
Elementary : Northeast Elementary
Elementary : Northwest Elementary School
Elementary : Rock Creek Elementary
Elementary : Westwood Elementary School
Middle : Prairie Ridge Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Ankeny Centennial High School?

Students at Ankeny Centennial High School are 80% White, 8% Hispanic, 5% African American, 4% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

Is Ankeny Centennial High School a good school?

Ankeny Centennial High School ranks 50^th of 338 Iowa high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Ankeny Centennial High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,466 students attended Ankeny Centennial High School.

What district is Ankeny Centennial High School in?

Ankeny Community School District

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