Terrace Learning Center

Ankeny Centennial High School opened in August 2013 as one of the two high schools in the Ankeny Community School District, serving students in grades 10 to 12. Home of the Jaguars, we offer academics, athletics, arts, and activities under one roof. Students can earn a standard diploma or an honors diploma. Our honors courses are taught at a college freshman level or above, and we offer AP courses across math, science, and other subjects, along with more than 30 courses on campus that earn both high school and college credit through Iowa's Post-Secondary Enrollment Options. World language students can study French or Spanish, including Spanish for Heritage Speakers, and work toward recognition for biliteracy. Our schedule includes an early bird period before school and a daily seminar and advisory time. Four school counselors, each assigned to students by last name, guide course planning, college preparation, and financial aid, and they host college representative visits. A school nurse is on site. Our Jaguars compete in football and other varsity sports, and our marching band takes part in All-State Band auditions.

Ankeny High School, located in Ankeny, Iowa, is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment for all students, including those with diverse learning needs. The school serves a wide age range and is particularly attentive to students with language-based learning disabilities and those who are twice-exceptional. Ankeny High School employs a variety of innovative programs and therapeutic methodologies designed to meet the unique needs of its students. With a focus on personalized learning, educators utilize differentiated instruction and collaborative approaches to ensure that every student can thrive academically and socially. What sets Ankeny High School apart is its commitment to maintaining a low student-teacher ratio, which allows for individualized attention and tailored support. The school also emphasizes strong partnerships with families, recognizing that collaboration between home and school is essential for student success. Additionally, Ankeny High School boasts specialized facilities that cater to various learning styles and needs, along with community events that foster engagement and connection among students, families, and staff. This holistic approach ensures that every Hawk is not only prepared for academic challenges but also nurtured in a caring and empowering environment.

Ashland Ridge Elementary opened its doors on August 14, 2008, built under the Ankeny Community School District's long-range facilities plan with room for enrollment growth. Today we serve kindergarten through 5th grade students on NW Ash Drive in Ankeny, Iowa. We are a Leader in Me school. Students learn the 7 Habits of Happy Kids, such as Be Proactive, Begin with the End in Mind and Think Win-Win, and those habits shape how we build leadership, school culture and academics. Each week our counselor visits every grade for a half-hour lesson, then works with students individually or in small groups and helps parents find support in the community. A media center with its own library catalog supports reading in every grade, and a school nurse handles health needs on site. Families can enroll in the district's before- and after-school program, which runs in our building. Bus riders arrive through dedicated bus doors. Our active PTO plans learning and community-building activities, and parent volunteers help in classrooms, chaperone field trips and mentor students.