Ames High's state ranking in the 2019 U.S. News and World Report
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
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.
Activities at a Glance
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Sep 16
Golf: Boys JV vs. Johnston (Away)
September 16, 1:30 PM
Sep 16
Golf: Boys Varsity vs. Johnston (Away)
September 16, 1:30 PM
Sep 16
AHS Madrigal Singers Auditions
September 16, 3:15 PM
Ames High School Vocal Music Room
Sep 17
Golf: Boys Varsity vs. Ankeny Centennial High School, Ankeny High School, Des Moines East, Indianola, Johnston, Des Moines Lincoln, Marshalltown, Mason City, Des Moines North, Ottumwa, Des Moines Roosevelt, Southeast Polk, Urbandale, Waukee, WDM Valley (Home)
September 17, 10:00 AM
Sep 17
Cross Country: Boys Varsity vs. WDM Valley (Away)
September 17, 4:30 PM
Ames High Points of Pride
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
15
Number of students in the Ames High Class of 2019 named National Merit Finalists
10
Number of students named AP Scholars based on 2017 scores on AP exams
35
Number of students named AP Scholars with Honors based on 2017 scores on AP exams
24
Number of students named AP Scholars with Distinction based on 2017 scores on AP exams
45
Number of students named National AP Scholars based on 2017 scores on AP exams
5
Number of students who earned a perfect 36 on one or more sub-tests for 2016-17 ACT
24