Wapello Senior High School

Summary:

Wapello Senior High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Wapello, Iowa, with a student population of 193. The school is part of the Wapello Community School District, which is ranked 264 out of 309 districts in Iowa and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Wapello Senior High School's academic performance, as measured by ISASP test scores, is generally lower than the state averages and the nearby schools. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's 10th-grade proficiency rates in English Language Arts (77.1%), Mathematics (64.6%), and Science (64.6%) are all below the state averages. Additionally, the school has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 32.22% to 38.34% over the past three school years, which is higher than the nearby Mediapolis Community School District (28.14%) and Louisa-Muscatine Community School District (42.38%). Wapello Senior High School has consistently ranked in the bottom quarter of Iowa high schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger, in contrast to schools like Mediapolis High School and Louisa-Muscatine Junior/Senior High School, which have higher rankings and ratings.

The racial makeup of Wapello Senior High School has become less diverse over the past three school years, with the percentage of white students increasing from 88.48% in 2020-2021 to 83.42% in 2022-2023. This is significantly higher than the nearby Muscatine High School, which has only 59.78% white students, and Columbus Community High School, which has only 26.87% white students. These factors may contribute to the school's consistently low rankings and ratings within the state of Iowa.

Detail:

Public 9-12

501 Buchanan St
Wapello, IA 52653

(319) 523-3241

District: Wapello Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
260^th of 338 Iowa High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,649

Feeder schools for Wapello Senior High School:

Elementary:	Wapello Elementary School
Middle:	Wapello Junior High School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.7

Number of students: 179

Racial breakdown:

White:

83.8%

Hispanic:

11.7%

Two or more races:

2.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 39.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Wapello Senior High School ranks worse than 76.9% of high schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 34.82. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Wapello Senior High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (83.8%), Hispanic (11.7%), two or more races (2.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 39.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Wapello Senior High School is 11.7. (See more...)

Compare Wapello Senior High School employs 15.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Wapello Senior High School is $16,649.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Wapello Senior High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Wapello Senior High School 260^th of 338 Iowa public high schools. (See Wapello Senior High School in the ranking list.)

Wapello Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Wapello Community School District 264^th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Wapello Senior High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	13.37	327^th	351	6.8%
2013	22.03	314^th	351	10.5%
2014	52.51	181^st	322	43.8%
2015	21.53	275^th	324	15.1%
2016	42.22	213^th	320	33.4%
2017	34.70	252^nd	325	22.5%
2018	25.29	273^rd	320	14.7%
2019	38.67	232^nd	327	29.1%
2021	23.26	276^th	327	15.6%
2022	17.70	293^rd	332	11.7%
2023	26.36	277^th	336	17.6%
2024	34.82	260^th	338	23.1%

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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Wapello Senior High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	255	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	256
1989	240	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	241
1990	220	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	221
1991	229	2	1	4	2	n/a	n/a	238
1992	217	1	1	5	11	n/a	n/a	235
1993	258	1	3	5	7	n/a	n/a	274
1994	255	3	4	3	5	n/a	n/a	270
1995	261	1	1	3	1	n/a	n/a	267
1996	261	1	1	3	1	n/a	n/a	267
1997	256	0	0	6	1	n/a	n/a	263
1998	246	0	2	4	1	n/a	n/a	253
1999	220	0	1	17	0	n/a	n/a	238
2000	229	2	1	14	1	n/a	n/a	247
2001	213	1	1	10	0	n/a	n/a	225
2002	213	3	1	18	0	n/a	n/a	235
2003	213	3	1	18	0	n/a	n/a	235
2004	205	1	1	24	1	n/a	n/a	232
2005	193	1	1	25	0	n/a	n/a	220
2006	223	2	1	27	0	n/a	n/a	253
2007	215	4	0	30	0	n/a	n/a	249
2008	203	2	0	24	1	n/a	n/a	230
2009	203	2	1	16	1	n/a	n/a	223
2010	182	3	0	34	0	0	0	219
2011	203	3	0	41	0	0	0	247
2012	194	4	0	33	2	0	0	233
2013	198	4	0	37	2	0	2	243
2014	202	7	0	31	2	1	0	243
2015	189	2	1	31	2	2	4	231
2016	193	1	1	26	1	2	4	228
2017	212	2	1	23	1	2	6	247
2018	216	1	1	16	0	1	2	237
2019	209	1	1	14	0	0	1	226
2020	184	0	0	13	0	3	4	204
2021	169	1	0	15	0	3	3	191
2022	159	1	0	14	2	2	2	180
2023	161	3	0	20	2	1	6	193
2024	150	3	0	21	1	0	4	179

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Wapello Senior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	256	21.6	11.8	27.3
1989	241	23.9	10.0	9.1
1990	221	21.8	10.1	0
1991	238	21.8	10.9	15.5
1992	235	25.0	9.4	18.7
1993	274	24.9	11.0	16.1
1994	270	24.4	11.1	12.6
1995	267	24.4	10.9	14.2
1996	267	24.4	10.9	14.2
1997	263	25.4	10.4	12.9
1998	253	25.4	10.0	15.4
1999	238	23.8	10.0	19.3
2000	247	24.6	10.0	21.1
2001	225	24.6	9.1	20.4
2002	235	21.3	11.0	23
2003	235	21.3	11.0	23
2004	232	21.3	10.9	26.3
2005	220	20.0	11.0	30.9
2006	253	20.0	12.7	38.3
2007	249	21.5	11.6	39
2008	230	21.5	10.7	34.8
2009	223	21.5	10.4	43
2010	219	21.5	10.1	43.4
2011	247	22.0	11.2	47.8
2012	233	19.1	12.1	51.5
2013	243	17.6	13.7	48.1
2014	243	17.1	14.1	50.2
2015	231	18.0	12.8	39.8
2016	228	17.0	13.4	33.3
2017	247	16.5	14.9	38.1
2018	237	17.4	13.6	33.3
2019	226	17.9	12.6	34.5
2020	204	18.0	11.3	34.8
2021	191	16.4	11.6	36.6
2022	180	16.8	10.7	32.2
2023	193	16.8	11.4	38.3
2024	179	15.2	11.7	39.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Wapello Senior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	256	21.6	11.8	27.3
1989	241	23.9	10.0	9.1
1990	221	21.8	10.1	0
1991	238	21.8	10.9	15.5
1992	235	25.0	9.4	18.7
1993	274	24.9	11.0	16.1
1994	270	24.4	11.1	12.6
1995	267	24.4	10.9	14.2
1996	267	24.4	10.9	14.2
1997	263	25.4	10.4	12.9
1998	253	25.4	10.0	15.4
1999	238	23.8	10.0	19.3
2000	247	24.6	10.0	21.1
2001	225	24.6	9.1	20.4
2002	235	21.3	11.0	23
2003	235	21.3	11.0	23
2004	232	21.3	10.9	26.3
2005	220	20.0	11.0	30.9
2006	253	20.0	12.7	38.3
2007	249	21.5	11.6	39
2008	230	21.5	10.7	34.8
2009	223	21.5	10.4	43
2010	219	21.5	10.1	43.4
2011	247	22.0	11.2	47.8
2012	233	19.1	12.1	51.5
2013	243	17.6	13.7	48.1
2014	243	17.1	14.1	50.2
2015	231	18.0	12.8	39.8
2016	228	17.0	13.4	33.3
2017	247	16.5	14.9	38.1
2018	237	17.4	13.6	33.3
2019	226	17.9	12.6	34.5
2020	204	18.0	11.3	34.8
2021	191	16.4	11.6	36.6
2022	180	16.8	10.7	32.2
2023	193	16.8	11.4	38.3
2024	179	15.2	11.7	39.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Wapello Senior High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$272 (1.6%)	$16,377 (98.4%)	$16,649

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Wapello Senior High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 232^nd of 327 High schools	Ranks 277^th of 336 High schools	11.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
10th Grade English Language Arts (Wapello Senior High School)	80.4	57.1	23.3%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Wapello Community School District)	80.4	57.1	23.3%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	74.3	72.9	1.4%
10th Grade Mathematics (Wapello Senior High School)	66.1	35.7	30.4%
10th Grade Mathematics (Wapello Community School District)	66.1	35.7	30.4%
10th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	67.1	67	0.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Wapello Senior High School)	60.8	63.2	2.4%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Wapello Community School District)	60.8	63.2	2.4%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	71.4	68.7	2.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Wapello Senior High School)	51	68.4	17.4%
11th Grade Mathematics (Wapello Community School District)	51	68.4	17.4%
11th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	66.9	67.3	0.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	226	193	14.6%
African American	1	3	200%
American Indian	0	2
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	14	20	42.9%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	209	161	23%
Two or More Races	1	6	500%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	34.5%	38.3%	3.8%

Schools Near Wapello Senior High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ISASP English Language Arts (2024)						ISASP Mathematics (2024)						ISASP Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISASP English Language Arts 6th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 7th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 8th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 9th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 10th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 11th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 6th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 7th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 8th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 9th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 10th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 11th Grade	ISASP Science 8th Grade	ISASP Science 10th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Wapello Senior High School	Public	9-12	501 Buchanan St	Wapello	52653	Louisa County	Wapello Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 523-3241	179	15	11.7	39.7%	150 (83.8%)	3 (1.7%)	21 (11.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.2%)	34.8	260^th of 338 public high schools	23.1%		26.4	277^th of 336 public high schools	17.6%	17				57.5	77.1	63.6				57.5	64.6	45.5		64.6	$16,649	$272	$16,377
Louisa-Muscatine Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	14354 170th St	Letts	52754	Louisa County	Louisa-Muscatine Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 726-3421	357	28	12.6	40.6%	313 (87.7%)	2 (0.6%)	31 (8.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.2%)	58.9	155^th of 338 public high schools	54.1%		55.7	161^st of 336 public high schools	52.1%	6		83.9	92.2	80.7	88.7	71.4		79.0	87.5	62.5	71.7	58.9	76.6	75.5	$15,806	$347	$15,458
Columbus Community High School	Public	9-12	1004 Colton St	Columbus Junction	52738	Louisa County	Columbus Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 728-2231	203	21	9.7	57.1%	58 (28.6%)	7 (3.4%)	130 (64.0%)	8 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	35.6	257^th of 338 public high schools	24.0%		37.3	245^th of 336 public high schools	27.1%	12				75.0	65.4	76.0				45.5	59.6	66.0		51.9	$18,475	$545	$17,930
Mediapolis High School	Public	9-12	725 N. Northfield	Mediapolis	52637	Des Moines County	Mediapolis Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 394-3101	318	24	13.1	25.2%	297 (93.4%)	1 (0.3%)	8 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.1%)	75.5	56^th of 338 public high schools	83.4%		86.9	17^th of 336 public high schools	94.9%	39				84.0	87.1	82.9				66.7	82.4	77.5		77.6	$15,192	$266	$14,926
Winfield-Mt Union Junior-Senior High School	Public	6-12	208 S Olive	Winfield	52659	Henry County	Winfield-Mt Union Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 257-7701	205	15	13.5	48.8%	183 (89.3%)	2 (1.0%)	19 (9.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	24.5	282^nd of 338 public high schools	16.6%		29.1	268^th of 336 public high schools	20.2%	14	85.7	83.3	67.9	64.5	73.5	48.0	71.4	66.7	50.0	48.4	64.7	44.0	35.7	50.0	$12,857	$210	$12,647
Muscatine High School	Public	9-12	2705 Cedar	Muscatine	52761	Muscatine County	Muscatine Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 263-6141	1,470	91	16.1	52.6%	871 (59.3%)	64 (4.4%)	450 (30.6%)	7 (0.5%)	4 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	68 (4.6%)	24.5	281^st of 338 public high schools	16.9%		23.8	282^nd of 336 public high schools	16.1%	1				64.4	64.8	63.1				52.6	62.9	56.5		44.4	$13,628	$337	$13,291

Frequently Asked Questions about Wapello Senior High School

What is the racial makeup of Wapello Senior High School?

Students at Wapello Senior High School are 84% White, 12% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 2% African American.

What district is Wapello Senior High School in?

Wapello Community School District

What schools feed into Wapello Senior High School?

Wapello Senior High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Wapello Elementary School
Middle : Wapello Junior High School

How many students attend Wapello Senior High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 179 students attended Wapello Senior High School.

Is Wapello Senior High School a good school?

Wapello Senior High School ranks in the bottom 23.1% of Iowa high schools.

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