Gilbert High School vs. Ames High School
Should you attend Gilbert High School or Ames High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Gilbert High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Ames High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 509 students in grades 9-12, Gilbert High School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 91% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 94% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,440 students in grades 9-12, Ames High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
509 students
1,440 students
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
82 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#9 out of 1223 schools in IA
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
#619 out of 1223 schools in IA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
91%
71%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
94%
74%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
69%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
126
343
Grade 10 Students
131
363
Grade 11 Students
134
370
Grade 12 Students
118
364
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
8%
% Hispanic
5%
12%
% Black
2%
10%
% White
86%
64%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
6%
Diversity Score
0.26
0.56
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
25%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%