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
Summer : Monday - Thurs: 7:30 - 11:00 AM, 12:00 - 3:30 PM • Friday: 7:30 - 11:30 AM • Brian Carico, Principal
Summer : Monday - Thurs: 7:30 - 11:00 AM, 12:00 - 3:30 PM • Friday: 7:30 - 11:30 AM • 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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Aug 24
Cross Country: Girls JV/V Parent Meeting
August 24, 9:00 AM
Brookside Park
Aug 26
AHS – 1st Day of Classes for 10th-12th Graders
August 26 (all day)
Aug 27
Cross Country: Girls Varsity vs. Mount Vernon (Away)
August 27, 12:00 AM
Aug 27
Cross Country: Boys Varsity vs. Mount Vernon (Away)
August 27, 12:00 AM
Aug 27
Volleyball: JV vs. Des Moines North (Home)
August 27, 5:00 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