world class education.
new high school, middle school, and elementary to prairie trail.
If you’re considering a move to Ankeny with children, you’ll be excited to learn the Ankeny Community School District enjoys an outstanding reputation. Built on an exemplary and balanced curricular program, the district serves more than 8,500 students and is the fastest-growing district in the state.
Students here excel academically and have a 97 percent graduation rate. Members of the 2010 senior class earned more than 9,800 college credits from Des Moines Area Community College during their high school career. Outside the classroom, students can tap into a rich heritage of excellence in athletics, arts and activities. Living at Prairie Trail will give residents access to Ankeny’s newest high school, middle school and elementary school.
New High School. In fall 2011, the new state-of- the-art high school will welcome its first students. It occupies 70 acres of ground within the Prairie Trail development. With its “small learning community” design, the school will provide dedicated space for programs such as industrial arts, music, performing arts, graphic arts, family and consumer sciences, and educational media and technology. It will also offer separate, self-contained community areas for students to learn and study. Get information at school district’s Web site (www.ankenyschools.org).
Elementary School. In May 2011, The Ankeny School District broke ground for Prairie Trail Elementary. The ninth elementary school for the city will be open the Fall of 2012 and is near Cascade Falls water park and the Precedence neighborhood.
Additional Middle School. The district currently operates two middle schools, one housing all 6th and 7th graders and a second school serving 8th and 9th graders. Ankeny’s long-range facility plan calls for four middle schools (two for 6th and 7th graders and two for 8th and 9th graders) to serve the growing community. One of the 8th and 9th grade middle schools, Southview Middle School, will be adjacent to the new high school in Prairie Trail. It is under construction and opens Fall 2011.
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Ankeny Schools Beyond Prairie Trail.
Not only is Ankeny a community rich with small-town shops and big-city opportunities, Ankeny also offers families a variety of options for educating their children as well as for higher education.
ankeny public schools.
www.ankenyschools.org
The Ankeny school district, tenth largest in the state, has a 96
percent graduation rate. Its students excel academically and socially in
everything from standardized testing and honors courses to football
and show choir. In addition, the girls’ 2008–09 volleyball team was
victorious at the state tournament. The district currently operates 11
buildings, with three more under construction in Prairie Trail.
ankeny christian academy.
www.ankenychristianacademy.org
Serving students in prekindergarten to 12th grade, as well as
those in a separate day care program, ACA follows a rigorous academic curriculum, which incorporates Latin-based language skills, foreign
language courses beginning in kindergarten, and a variety of
college-preparatory classes. Founded in 1993, the school is independent and nondenominational.
continuing education in ankeny.
Des Moines Area Community College
www.dmacc.edu
Iowa’s largest community college, DMACC neighbors Prairie Trail and offers 75 career programs, as well as online classes, adult learning, and intercollegiate athletics.
Faith Baptist Bible College and Seminary
www.faith.edu
Faith has been in Ankeny for nearly 50 years and now offers both undergraduate and master’s degree programs in a variety of ministry-related fields.
Simpson College
www.simpson.edu
Simpson is based in Indianola, just south of Des Moines, and
operates satellite campuses geared primarily toward adult learners in Ankeny and West Des Moines.
Upper Iowa University
www.uiu.edu
The Ankeny campus of UIU offers courses in several degree
programs, such as human resources, marketing, and a number of
business-related specialties.
continuing education nearby.
Drake University :: Des Moines
www.drake.edu
With its excellent programs and more intimate size, Drake is uniquely positioned to offer students the freedom to design their
own majors and academic plans. The school is also renowned for its journalism and law programs, as well as excellence in the fine arts.
Grand View University :: Des Moines
www.grandview.edu
Founded more than 100 years ago, Grand View introduced its inaugural graduate degree program, the Master of Science in Innovative Leadership, for the 2008–09 school year.
Iowa State University :: Ames
www.iastate.edu
Home to more than 26,000 students, ISU has earned a worldwide
reputation for its agriculture, veterinary science, and engineering programs.
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