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Ames High School

Address: 1921 Ames High Dr., Ames, Iowa 50010 • Phone: 515-817-0600 • Fax: 515-817-0627
Monday - Friday: 7:50 AM - 3:05 PM • Brian Carico, Principal

Ames High Rated the Best High School in Iowa by U.S. News and World Report in 2019.
We prepare students for a lifetime of learning and citizenship, whether they pursue four-year college, vocational training or an alternative path.

Department Direct Phone Lines
Attendance : 515-817-0601	Athletics: 515-817-0611
Food Service: 515-817-0630	Nurse: 515-817-0614
Student Services: 515-817-0620

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Nov 21 AHS @ All-State Music Festival November 21 (all day) Iowa State University, Ames, IA 50011, USA

Nov 21 Winter Sports Kickoff November 21, 6:00 PM – 6:30 PM Ames High School

Nov 22 AHS @ All-State Music Festival November 22, 7:30 PM Hilton Coliseum, 1705 Center Dr, Ames, IA 50011, USA

Nov 23 AHS @ All-State Music Festival November 23, 7:30 PM Hilton Coliseum, 1705 Center Dr, Ames, IA 50011, USA

Nov 26 Basketball: Girls JV2 vs. Waukee (Away) November 26, 4:45 PM

Ames High's state ranking in the 2019 U.S. News and World Report

No. 1

Ames High School's state ranking by Niche.com

No. 3

Number of Ames High students who have been named United States Presidential Scholars

Number of students in the Ames High Class of 2019 named National Merit Finalists

Number of students named AP Scholars based on 2017 scores on AP exams

Number of students named AP Scholars with Honors based on 2017 scores on AP exams

Number of students named AP Scholars with Distinction based on 2017 scores on AP exams

Number of students named National AP Scholars based on 2017 scores on AP exams

Number of students who earned a perfect 36 on one or more sub-tests for 2016-17 ACT

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