Ankeny High School

What Ankeny High School does

Ankeny High School (AHS) is a public high school located at 1155 SW Cherry Street in Ankeny, Iowa, serving students in grades 10 through 12 as one of two high schools within the Ankeny Community School District. Founded with its first graduating class in 1914, AHS enrolls approximately 1,384 students (Class of 2023) and operates within the Central Iowa market under Iowa Department of Education accreditation. The school delivers a comprehensive academic program that includes more than 22 Advanced Placement courses and a partnership with Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC) offering more than 40 dual-credit courses, alongside college planning, career exploration, and counseling services.

The school's technology ecosystem centers on the Canvas learning management system, Infinite Campus student information system, Google Workspace for Education, and the SchooLinks postsecondary and career planning platform, supplemented by a 1:1 Chromebook initiative for grades 10-12. Specialized programs include the Mentors in Violence Prevention (MVP) peer leadership program, the Silver Cord community service recognition program (requiring 120+ service hours), award-winning student journalism through The Talon, and athletics under the Hawk Athletics brand. The school integrates a range of district-licensed platforms including Clever for single sign-on, Securly for content filtering, TIPS for anonymous safety reporting, Better Impact for volunteer management, and EBSCO/Gale research databases.

AHS is funded primarily through local property taxes and state and federal education appropriations as part of a government school district. Ancillary revenue is generated through modest student fees for yearbooks, senior photos, parking permits, and AP examinations ($98 per exam with a $40 late fee after November 15), plus a driver's education program delivered through third-party provider Street Smarts Drivers Education. The school's go-to-market is community-led, relying on district feeder patterns, family word-of-mouth, the school website, social media (Facebook and Instagram), the monthly Hawk Highlights newsletter, and the school calendar to reach current and prospective families.

Name

Ankeny High School

Legal name

Ankeny High School

Website

https://ahs.ankenyschools.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1914

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Ankeny High School is a state-accredited public high school in Ankeny, Iowa, serving approximately 1,384 students in grades 10-12 within the Ankeny Community School District, offering 22+ AP courses and 40+ DMACC dual-credit courses with comprehensive counseling, athletics, and student support programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public High Schools (EDAJAAAD)

Keywords

• Secondary education
• High school education
• College preparatory
• Student support services
• Academic programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Ankeny

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Public School Funding: Primary funding comes from local property taxes and state/federal education funding as a public school within the Ankeny Community School District.
2. Student Fees: Fees collected for specific services including yearbook purchases, senior photos, student parking permits, and student handbooks.
3. Driver's Education: Driver's education program provided through third-party vendor Street Smarts Drivers Education; district may receive indirect funding through state programs for eligible students.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Ankeny High School is a public secondary school providing comprehensive education for students in grades 10-12, including college-preparatory academics with 22+ AP courses and 40+ dual credit courses through DMACC. The school delivers student support services such as counseling, college and career planning via SchooLinks, library media center resources, athletics and activities, the MVP peer leadership program, and Silver Cord community service, along with a 1:1 Chromebook technology initiative.

Product overview

Ankeny High School is a public high school offering a comprehensive educational program for students in grades 10-12. The school's product portfolio centers on its educational technology ecosystem, which includes the Canvas Learning Management System for digital coursework, Infinite Campus for student information management, and SchooLinks for postsecondary and career planning. Beyond core academics, the school provides specialized programs including over 20 Advanced Placement (AP) courses and more than 40 dual credit courses through partnerships with DMACC. Student support services encompass counseling, library media services with digital databases (EBSCO, Gale), health services, and safety reporting systems. Extracurricular offerings include athletics through Hawk Activities, student publications including the award-winning Talon newspaper and yearbook, leadership programs such as Mentors in Violence Prevention (MVP), and the Silver Cord community service recognition program. The school operates a 1:1 Chromebook initiative and provides driver's education through external partnerships.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Talon: Ankeny High School's student-run news website and journalism program
• Hawk Athletics
• Mentors in Violence Prevention (MVP)

Products and services

• Canvas Learning Management System Learning management system providing digital coursework, assignments, classroom communication, and course materials for students in grades 10-12.
• SchooLinks Postsecondary and Career Planning Postsecondary and career information system designed for 6th-12th grade students and families, serving as a planning tool, career readiness hub, and district data collection platform.
• Counseling Services Comprehensive counseling program offering course planning, college preparation, financial aid guidance, career exploration, graduation planning, and support resources for students.
• Athletics and Activities (Hawk Activities) Comprehensive athletic programs and extracurricular activities offered through Hawk Activities, including sports teams, clubs, and competitive programs.
• Advanced Placement (AP) Courses College-level courses offered across multiple subjects including AP Biology, Calculus, Chemistry, Computer Science, English, History, Physics, Psychology, and Studio Art, preparing students for AP exams.
• Dual Credit Program More than forty courses offered for dual high school and college credit through partnerships with DMACC and other postsecondary institutions, allowing students to earn college credits while in high school.
• Mentors in Violence Prevention (MVP) Application-based student organization using trained peer mentors to guide discussions on harassment, bullying, and gender violence prevention, implementing lessons to sophomore students.
• Silver Cord Program Community service recognition program requiring students to complete 120 hours of volunteer service between sophomore and senior years, with recipients receiving a silver cord at graduation.
• 1:1 Chromebook Initiative District technology program providing each 10-12 grade student with a Chromebook device for academic use, including troubleshooting, repair services, and responsible use guidelines.
• The Talon Student Newspaper Student-run news publication producing digital journalism content, having won multiple Best of SNO awards and state journalism honors.
• Library Media Center School library providing access to physical and digital resources, research support, database access, online textbooks, and technology assistance including Chromebook support.
• School Nurse Services Health services including immunization management, health screenings (dental, vision, blood lead), medication administration, and illness management following Iowa Department of Health guidelines.
• Driver's Education Program District-offered driver's education program provided through Street Smarts Drivers Education, with Iowa certified instructors and reduced-cost options for eligible students.
• Annual Yearbook Annual student-produced yearbook documenting school events, activities, and student life throughout the academic year.

Quantifiable outcome

• Decrease incidents of bullying and gender violence among student populations through MVP program
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration16 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Street Smarts Drivers EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStreet Smarts is the designated provider for driver's education programs for Ankeny Community School District. They are locally owned and operated, employing only Iowa certified licensed instructors. The company is fully licensed by the Iowa Department of Education and Iowa Department of Transportation. Students qualifying for free or reduced-price meals may receive fully waived or reduced registration fees through district subsidy.
• DMACC (Des Moines Area Community College)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMore than 40 dual high school and college credit courses are offered at AHS/CHS through DMACC, allowing students to earn both high school and college credit simultaneously. This partnership provides significant college cost savings and academic preparation.
• SchooLinkscoreTechnology or IntegrationSchooLinks is Ankeny's Postsecondary and Career Information System designed to support students, families, and the district. It serves as a planning tool for grades 6-12, a hub for career readiness activities, and a district data collection platform.
• Heartland AEA (Area Education Agency)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHeartland Area Education Agency works in partnership with public and accredited private schools to provide educational services, programs, and resources for improving student achievement. They serve preschool children, K-12 students, families, educators, and communities. Includes access to databases including SIRS, Gale OneFile, Britannica, and MackinVia.
• Kirkendall Public LibraryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint partnership for the Books and Bagels program, bringing together high school students and the public library for monthly book discussions. Also provides access to Kirkendall Bridges digital collection (OverDrive) for e-books and audiobooks.
• Iowa State University (implied)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerReference to Lydia Gerety planning to attend University of Iowa indicates general university partnerships; actual formal partnerships not detailed on website.
• Heartland Healing CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudent-created mental health resource guide; initiative by students from Ankeny Centennial to support peers' mental health awareness.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Valley High School: Public high school in West Des Moines Community Schools, similarly positioned as a comprehensive suburban Iowa high school with AP offerings, athletics, and comparable district funding dynamics.
• Iowa City High School: Public high school in the Iowa City Community School District, a larger Iowa public high school comparable in academic breadth (AP, dual credit) and statewide recognition profile.
• Urbandale High School: Public high school in the Urbandale Community School District, another nearby Des Moines-metro district operating under the same Iowa funding model and serving a similar suburban student base.
• Southeast Polk High School: Public high school in the Southeast Polk Community School District just east of Ankeny, another Des Moines-metro district with AP programming and comparable enrollment scale under the same state funding system.
• Johnston High School: Public high school in the Johnston Community School District, a Des Moines suburb comparable to Ankeny in size and demographic profile, offering a similar range of AP courses and extracurricular programs.
• Waukee High School: Public high school in Waukee (northwest suburb of Des Moines) within another fast-growing Iowa district, offering AP and dual-credit programming and serving a comparable suburban college-prep student population.
• Ankeny Centennial High School: The other public high school in the Ankeny Community School District, serving grades 10-12 in the same city under the same tax base and feeder pattern; the most directly comparable peer in scale, governance, and academic program mix.

Regional players

• Dowling Catholic High School: Private Catholic high school in West Des Moines serving the same metro area; competes for college-prep families who might otherwise choose Ankeny or other public schools, but operates under a tuition-based model rather than public funding.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@AnkenySchoolsACSD
• Facebookfacebook.com/AnkenyHighSchool
• Instagraminstagram.com/ankeny.highschool
• Xx.com/Ankeny_Hawks
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ankeny-community-school-district

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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