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Ankeny Centennial High School

2220 NW State St, Ankeny, IA, 50023

Top 10% School in Iowa

Ranked 12 of 183 in Iowa

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About Ankeny Centennial High School

Ankeny Centennial High School is a top public school in Ankeny, Iowa, for students in grades 10 through 12. It has some of the best academic results in the state, with an 85% proficiency rate in Reading and an 83% proficiency rate in Math. The school is known for having a tough curriculum and a 31% AP participation rate, which means that many students can take Advanced Placement classes.There are 19% minority students at Ankeny Centennial High School, and 12% of students are economically disadvantaged, and it is one of the

best High School in "Iowa"

. The school has a good reputation in the community and is focused on excellence. It is a high-energy place that helps students do well in school and grow as people. It is always ranked as one of the best schools because it has high standards for preparing students for college entrance exams and offers a full range of educational opportunities. Overall, the school stands out because its students are very good at what they do and because it wants all of them to succeed.

Ankeny Centennial High School Contact Information

Address

2220 NW State St, Ankeny, IA, 50023

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Phone

(515) 965-9610

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 83%
Reading 85%
State average proficiency is 83% in Math and 85% in Reading.
89
Full-time Teachers
16 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
1466
Total Students
$40997
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 12 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Ankeny Centennial High School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:20 AM to 3:35 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:05 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 80.42%
Asian 2.52%
Hispanic 7.57%
Black 4.91%
Two+ Races 4.23%
Native Am. 0%
White
80.42%
Asian
2.52%
Hispanic
7.57%
Black
4.91%
Two+ Races
4.23%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 1466
48.36%
709 Female
51.43%
754 Male

Student Population

1466 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

366 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Ankeny Centennial High School recently honored its Visual Arts students for their hard work. They won several top prizes at the regional Scholastic Art & Writing Awards. The school is also starting a new Global Seal of Biliteracy program to honor students who are very good at two or more languages. The athletic department has also finished making improvements to the outdoor sports complex, which will make it a better place to train for the spring season.

FAQ

Q1. What does Ankeny Centennial High School do to make the learning environment better?

Ans. Respect, working together, and being responsible make sure that the school culture is safe, welcoming, and open to everyone.

Q2. Are there ways to get better at school?

Ans. Yes, advanced classes and projects make students work hard in school and think for themselves.

Q3. Are college entrance exams conducted here?

Ans. Students can take the SAT and ACT tests on-site or through programs that work together.

Q4. Does Ankeny Centennial High School help students think of new things?

Ans. Yes, students can find out more about art, music, and new projects that will help them be more creative.

Q5. What kind of school experience do students get at Ankeny Centennial High School?

Ans. Ankeny Centennial High School has a full curriculum that includes academics, extracurricular activities, and chances for personal growth.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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