A Guide To Ames - Relocation Packet

AMES SCHOOL DISTRICT

Ames is widely recognized for high quality educational opportunities, not just at the university level, but also from elementary through high school grade levels. Two community school districts are located within the city limits of Ames. Open enrollment is possible between districts when space is available. Private schools are also available. Ames Community School District is one of the best in Iowa, featuring small class sizes, highly qualified teachers, rigorous academic standards, an abundance of extracurricular opportunities, and many advanced placement classes for college credit.

https://www.ames.k12.ia.us/

Ames Community School District Statistics

• Students: 4,900 • Teachers: 358, plus 165 educational assistants. 52% have Masters degrees. • Student Teacher Ratio: 15/1 Ames High School Points of Pride • Ames High School ranks second in the world in academics behind Shanghai Ames High School has: • 15 Presidential scholars in the school’s history • 80 National Merit Scholar finalists in the last five years • 23 straight State Science Olympiad Championships • 115 All-State musicians in the last five years • 15% of all All-State artists • The most athletics state championships of any school in Iowa

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