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College Success Award
These are some of the best public high schools in Ames at preparing students for success in college. The College Success Award recognizes schools that do an exemplary job getting students to enroll in and stick with college, including those that excel at serving students from low-income families.
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Ames Community School District
4,925 students | AMES, IA
Grades PK-12 | 8 schools
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Reviews From Schools in Ames
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Parent / Guardian
December 19, 2022
Some of the staff cares alot, too many don't care enough. I'll be removing my kid as soon as I can.
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Edwards Elementary School
Parent / Guardian
January 19, 2020
I wish I could have the teachers I have met work with my student, but in a different place.
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Fellows Elementary School
Other (school staff, family member, recent alum, etc)
January 19, 2020
Awesome teachers but miserable administration at all levels. So worried about political correctness that they will not back their teachers, and will not AT ALL focus on an effective learning... More
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Ames High School
