Serving 187 students in grades 9-12, Wapello Senior 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 50-54% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 187 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in IA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wapello Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Wapello Senior High School's student population of 187 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
187 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Educate, Enrich, Empower, Excel: Every Student, Everyday
School Rankings
Wapello Senior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,223 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wapello Senior High School is 0.28, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1051 out of 1223 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
12%
14%
Black
2%
7%
White
84%
70%
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)32.1%
24.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wapello Senior High School's ranking?
Wapello Senior High School is ranked #1051 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Wapello Senior High School often compared to?
Wapello Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Columbus Community High School, Louisa-muscatine Jr/sr High School, Wapello Junior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Wapello Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Wapello Senior High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 90%.
How many students attend Wapello Senior High School?
187 students attend Wapello Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Wapello Senior High School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wapello Senior High School?
Wapello Senior High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Wapello Senior High School offer ?
Wapello Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Wapello Senior High School part of?
Wapello Senior High School is part of Wapello Comm School District.
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