Wapsie Valley High School

Summary:

Wapsie Valley High School is a public high school located in Fairbank, Iowa, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 304 students. The school is part of the Wapsie Valley Community School District.

Wapsie Valley High School has consistently performed well academically, ranking among the top high schools in Iowa. In the 2020-2021 school year, the school ranked 88th out of 327 Iowa high schools and was rated 4 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger. However, the school's ranking has fluctuated over the years, dropping to 261st out of 338 high schools in the 2023-2024 school year, with a 1-star rating. The school's test scores on the Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress (ISASP) are generally above the state average, particularly in mathematics. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 80% of 7th and 8th-grade students were proficient or better in mathematics, compared to the state average of 69.9% and 73.2%, respectively. Wapsie Valley High School also has a relatively low percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 16.24% to 21.21% over the past three school years, and a low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 13.7 to 14.9 over the same period.

Compared to nearby schools, such as East High School in the Waterloo Community School District and Oelwein High School in the Oelwein Community School District, Wapsie Valley High School's performance is generally stronger in terms of academic rankings and test scores. However, the school's fluctuating performance and lack of racial diversity compared to some nearby schools are interesting points to consider.

Detail:

Public 7-12

RR 2 2535 Viking Ave
Fairbank, IA 50629

(319) 638-6711

District: Wapsie Valley Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
261^st of 338 Iowa High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,502

Student/teacher ratio: 13.7

Number of students: 304

Racial breakdown:

White:

97.7%

African American:

1.0%

Hispanic:

0.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 18.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Wapsie Valley High School ranks worse than 55.8% of middle schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 52.38. (See more...)

Compare Details Wapsie Valley High School ranks worse than 77.2% of high schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 34.6. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Wapsie Valley 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.

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Wapsie Valley High School is $13,502.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Wapsie Valley High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Wapsie Valley High School 188^th of 337 Iowa public middle schools. (See Wapsie Valley High School in the ranking list.)

SchoolDigger ranks Wapsie Valley High School 261^st of 338 Iowa public high schools. (See Wapsie Valley High School in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for Wapsie Valley High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	64.93	108^th	349	69.1%
2013	53.83	179^th	350	48.9%
2014	45.86	208^th	337	38.3%
2015	84.55	14^th	349	96.0%
2016	82.92	29^th	343	91.5%
2017	62.97	118^th	327	63.9%
2018	53.02	169^th	318	46.9%
2019	67.43	95^th	342	72.2%
2021	42.52	216^th	324	33.3%
2022	39.38	229^th	337	32.0%
2023	48.38	198^th	334	40.7%
2024	52.38	188^th	337	44.2%

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

Rank History for Wapsie Valley High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	81.21	27^th	351	92.3%
2013	70.09	90^th	351	74.4%
2014	64.41	131^st	322	59.3%
2015	79.04	39^th	324	88.0%
2016	83.98	30^th	320	90.6%
2017	41.36	231^st	325	28.9%
2018	29.72	264^th	320	17.5%
2019	76.29	53^rd	327	83.8%
2021	68.17	88^th	327	73.1%
2022	71.01	78^th	332	76.5%
2023	53.83	167^th	336	50.3%
2024	34.60	261^st	338	22.8%

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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 Wapsie Valley High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	261	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	261
1989	248	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	248
1990	241	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	242
1991	245	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	246
1992	255	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	255
1993	271	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	271
1994	272	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	272
1995	271	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	273
1996	271	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	273
1997	259	1	4	0	n/a	n/a	264
1998	250	2	6	0	n/a	n/a	258
1999	238	4	1	2	n/a	n/a	245
2000	225	0	1	3	n/a	n/a	229
2001	224	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	226
2002	312	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	312
2003	312	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	312
2004	309	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	309
2005	295	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	296
2006	284	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	285
2007	291	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	291
2008	291	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	292
2009	291	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	293
2010	294	0	1	4	0	1	300
2011	290	0	1	3	0	2	296
2012	278	0	1	6	0	2	287
2013	271	0	2	7	0	3	283
2014	274	0	2	5	0	5	286
2015	257	0	1	6	0	5	269
2016	267	0	1	6	0	5	279
2017	265	0	2	8	0	4	279
2018	266	0	1	7	0	4	278
2019	275	2	0	7	0	3	287
2020	286	4	0	6	0	0	296
2021	290	4	0	2	0	1	297
2022	304	5	0	3	0	2	314
2023	297	3	0	2	0	2	304

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 Wapsie Valley High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	261	16.8	15.5	11.5
1989	248	16.8	14.7	10.1
1990	242	17.2	14.0	8.3
1991	246	17.2	14.3	7.7
1992	255	17.0	15.0	7.8
1993	271	18.7	14.5	6.6
1994	272	19.2	14.2	5.1
1995	273	19.2	14.2	6.2
1996	273	19.2	14.2	6.2
1997	264	19.2	13.8	9.8
1998	258	19.2	13.4	6.6
1999	245	20.2	12.1	15.5
2000	229	19.8	11.6	14
2001	226	19.9	11.4	11.5
2002	312	17.3	18.0	14.4
2003	312	17.3	18.0	14.4
2004	309	24.0	12.9	14.2
2005	296	23.0	12.9	10.1
2006	285	19.5	14.6	16.1
2007	291	17.8	16.3	18.6
2008	292	22.0	13.3	20.2
2009	293	20.8	14.1	17.4
2010	300	19.0	15.7	17
2011	296	20.7	14.2	17.2
2012	287	19.7	14.5	15
2013	283	23.5	12.0	14.1
2014	286	23.0	12.4	15.7
2015	269	22.0	12.2	17.5
2016	279	22.0	12.6	18.6
2017	279	22.5	12.4	15.1
2018	278	19.7	14.1	13.7
2019	287	20.9	13.6	17.8
2020	296	18.0	16.4	18.2
2021	297	20.6	14.4	21.2
2022	314	21.0	14.9	16.2
2023	304	22.1	13.7	18.1

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 Wapsie Valley High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	261	16.8	15.5	11.5
1989	248	16.8	14.7	10.1
1990	242	17.2	14.0	8.3
1991	246	17.2	14.3	7.7
1992	255	17.0	15.0	7.8
1993	271	18.7	14.5	6.6
1994	272	19.2	14.2	5.1
1995	273	19.2	14.2	6.2
1996	273	19.2	14.2	6.2
1997	264	19.2	13.8	9.8
1998	258	19.2	13.4	6.6
1999	245	20.2	12.1	15.5
2000	229	19.8	11.6	14
2001	226	19.9	11.4	11.5
2002	312	17.3	18.0	14.4
2003	312	17.3	18.0	14.4
2004	309	24.0	12.9	14.2
2005	296	23.0	12.9	10.1
2006	285	19.5	14.6	16.1
2007	291	17.8	16.3	18.6
2008	292	22.0	13.3	20.2
2009	293	20.8	14.1	17.4
2010	300	19.0	15.7	17
2011	296	20.7	14.2	17.2
2012	287	19.7	14.5	15
2013	283	23.5	12.0	14.1
2014	286	23.0	12.4	15.7
2015	269	22.0	12.2	17.5
2016	279	22.0	12.6	18.6
2017	279	22.5	12.4	15.1
2018	278	19.7	14.1	13.7
2019	287	20.9	13.6	17.8
2020	296	18.0	16.4	18.2
2021	297	20.6	14.4	21.2
2022	314	21.0	14.9	16.2
2023	304	22.1	13.7	18.1

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 Wapsie Valley High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$255 (1.9%)	$13,248 (98.1%)	$13,502

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Wapsie Valley High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 95^th of 342 Middle schools	Ranks 198^th of 334 Middle schools	31.5%
Ranks 53^rd of 327 High schools	Ranks 167^th of 336 High schools	33.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Wapsie Valley High School)	86.2	75	11.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Wapsie Valley Community School District)	82.1	76.9	5.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	69.9	74.2	4.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Wapsie Valley High School)	75.9	84.1	8.2%
7th Grade Mathematics (Wapsie Valley Community School District)	71.6	80.8	9.2%
7th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	70.1	68.9	1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Wapsie Valley High School)	70.6	68.1	2.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Wapsie Valley Community School District)	72.1	74.1	2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	69.5	76	6.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Wapsie Valley High School)	74.5	63.8	10.7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Wapsie Valley Community School District)	75.4	69	6.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	71.8	72	0.2%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Wapsie Valley High School)	94.6	69.8	24.8%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Wapsie Valley Community School District)	94.6	69.8	24.8%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	74.3	72.9	1.4%
10th Grade Mathematics (Wapsie Valley High School)	81.1	69.8	11.3%
10th Grade Mathematics (Wapsie Valley Community School District)	81.1	69.8	11.3%
10th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	67.1	67	0.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Wapsie Valley High School)	76.2	84.9	8.7%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Wapsie Valley Community School District)	76.2	84.9	8.7%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	71.4	68.7	2.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Wapsie Valley High School)	73.8	88.7	14.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (Wapsie Valley Community School District)	73.8	88.7	14.9%
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	287	304	5.9%
African American	2	3	50%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	7	2	71.4%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	275	297	8%
Two or More Races	3	2	33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	17.8%	18.1%	0.3%

Schools Near Wapsie Valley 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
Wapsie Valley High School	Public	7-12	RR 2 2535 Viking Ave	Fairbank	50629	Buchanan County	Wapsie Valley Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 638-6711	304	22	13.7	18.1%	297 (97.7%)	3 (1.0%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	34.6	261^st of 338 public high schools	22.8%		53.8	167^th of 336 public high schools	50.3%	94		77.5	69.6	70.2	65.5	72.5		80.0	80.0	59.6	63.8	72.5	66.7	36.2	$13,502	$255	$13,248
Dunkerton High School	Public	6-12	509 Canfield	Dunkerton	50626	Black Hawk County	Dunkerton Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 822-4295	211	20	10.7	38.4%	193 (91.5%)	3 (1.4%)	3 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	11 (5.2%)	56	170^th of 338 public high schools	49.7%		50.3	185^th of 336 public high schools	44.9%	15	83.3	77.3	75.0	76.0	90.0	67.6	79.2	81.8	78.6	64.0	73.3	62.2	60.7	70.0	$15,242	$249	$14,993
Denver Senior High School	Public	9-12	800 Longview Drive	Denver	50622	Bremer County	Denver Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 984-5639	262	18	14.2	11.8%	251 (95.8%)	1 (0.4%)	6 (2.3%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.1%)	95	2^nd of 338 public high schools	99.4%		94.8	2^nd of 336 public high schools	99.4%					97.1	97.1	98.5				89.7	89.9	94.1		94.2	$14,874	$81	$14,794
Tripoli Middle/Senior High School	Public	6-12	209 8th Ave SW	Tripoli	50676	Bremer County	Tripoli Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 882-4202	185	21	8.8	43.2%	170 (91.9%)	2 (1.1%)	4 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (4.9%)	56.5	165^th of 338 public high schools	51.2%		58.6	145^th of 336 public high schools	56.8%	20	61.9	82.6	93.8	84.6	84.8	75.0	57.1	78.3	50.0	53.8	57.6	60.0	75.0	84.8	$15,113	$291	$14,821
Sumner-Fredericksburg High School	Public	9-12	802 West Sixth Street	Sumner	50674	Bremer County	Sumner-Fredericksburg Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 578-3341	260	19	13.6	28.5%	233 (89.6%)	1 (0.4%)	18 (6.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.1%)	49.8	193^rd of 338 public high schools	42.9%		55.9	159^th of 336 public high schools	52.7%	34				57.1	70.3	72.2				59.5	78.1	72.2		64.1	$15,045	$72	$14,973
Oelwein High School	Public	9-12	315 8th Ave SE	Oelwein	50662	Fayette County	Oelwein Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 283-2731	314	27	11.5	45.5%	270 (86.0%)	3 (1.0%)	21 (6.7%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (5.7%)	20.5	293^rd of 338 public high schools	13.3%		21.3	290^th of 336 public high schools	13.7%	3				65.8	63.2	57.1				54.2	48.3	61.9		43.7	$18,811	$1,466	$17,345
Jesup High School	Public	9-12	531 Prospect	Jesup	50648	Buchanan County	Jesup Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 827-1700	278	21	13.4	22.7%	262 (94.2%)	1 (0.4%)	4 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (4.0%)	79.7	34^th of 338 public high schools	89.9%		66.7	101^st of 336 public high schools	69.9%	67				92.5	82.3	84.0				85.1	79.4	92.0		62.9	$13,563	$202	$13,361
West Central Charter High School	Public, Charter	9-12	305 Pember	Maynard	50655	Fayette County	West Central Community School District	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 637-2283	82	11	7.6	51.2%	74 (90.2%)	1 (1.2%)	5 (6.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.4%)	17.6	300^th of 338 public high schools	11.2%		45.7	208^th of 336 public high schools	38.1%	92				52.0	65.0	68.4				52.0	40.0	57.9		35.0	$18,474	$307	$18,165
Expo Alternative Learning Center	Public	6-12	1410 Independence Ave	Waterloo	50703	Black Hawk County	Waterloo Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 433-1930	609	34	18.1	84.7%	229 (37.6%)	226 (37.1%)	61 (10.0%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	10 (1.6%)	80 (13.1%)	0.1	335^th of 338 public high schools	0.9%		0.4	332^nd of 336 public high schools	1.2%	3			23.1	30.8	28.0	35.4			30.8	13.0	15.7	12.2	25.0	18.2	$14,570	$546	$14,023
East High School	Public	9-12	214 High St	Waterloo	50703	Black Hawk County	Waterloo Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 433-2400	1,022	59	17.2	73.2%	404 (39.5%)	328 (32.1%)	169 (16.5%)	6 (0.6%)	2 (0.2%)	24 (2.3%)	89 (8.7%)	7.6	316^th of 338 public high schools	6.5%		7.2	318^th of 336 public high schools	5.4%	2				50.2	55.9	49.2				43.0	50.0	45.1		34.0	$15,126	$451	$14,674

Frequently Asked Questions about Wapsie Valley High School

What district is Wapsie Valley High School in?

Wapsie Valley Community School District

Is Wapsie Valley High School a good school?

Wapsie Valley High School ranks in the bottom 22.8% of Iowa high schools.

What schools feed into Wapsie Valley High School?

Wapsie Valley High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Fairbank Elementary School
Elementary : Readlyn Elementary School
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How many students attend Wapsie Valley High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 304 students attended Wapsie Valley High School.

What is the racial makeup of Wapsie Valley High School?

Students at Wapsie Valley High School are 98% White.

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