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Wapakoneta High School

Summary:

Wapakoneta High School is a public alternative school serving grades 2-12 with a total enrollment of 874 students in Wapakoneta, Ohio. The school is part of the Wapakoneta City School District, which is ranked 314 out of 839 districts in Ohio and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Wapakoneta High School has consistently high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 93.1% to 96.2% over the past five school years, well above the state average and significantly higher than the 78.0% four-year graduation rate at the nearby Jacket Virtual Academy. Students at Wapakoneta High School also consistently outperform the state average on Ohio State Tests across various subjects, including American Government, American History, Biology, English II, Geometry, and Algebra I. However, the school has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 10.8% in 2019-2020 to 31.5% in 2020-2021, which is a concerning trend that warrants further investigation and intervention.

While Wapakoneta High School's performance is generally stronger than the nearby Jacket Virtual Academy, the school serves a population with significant economic challenges, as 40.16% of its students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year. This suggests that the school may need to allocate resources and provide additional support services to address the needs of economically disadvantaged students and help them achieve academic success.


Detail:

Public, Alternative 2-12

 1 Redskin Trl
       Wapakoneta, OH  45895-9375

(419) 739-5200

District: Wapakoneta City

SchoolDigger Rank:
341st of 864 Ohio Alternative Schools


Feeder schools for Wapakoneta High School:

Elementary:    Cridersville Elementary School
    Wapakoneta Elementary
Middle:    Wapakoneta Junior High
    Wapakoneta Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  25.9 Help
Number of students:  874

Racial breakdown:

White:
94.2%
Hispanic:
2.4%
Two or more races:
2.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  40.2% Help


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Compare Details Wapakoneta High School ranks better than 60.5% of high schools in Ohio. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 59.43. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Wapakoneta High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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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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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Wapakoneta High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Wapakoneta High School 341st of 864 Ohio public high schools. (See Wapakoneta High School in the ranking list.)

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Wapakoneta City:

SchoolDigger ranks Wapakoneta City 314th of 839 Ohio school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Wapakoneta High School

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Rank History for all students at Wapakoneta High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 55.86 327th 681 52.0%
2005 49.96 418th 689 39.3%
2006 55.49 386th 696 44.5%
2007 53.28 478th 756 36.8%
2008 54.75 471st 767 38.6%
2009 58.21 448th 791 43.4%
2010 65.08 328th 819 60.0%
2011 62.13 410th 818 49.9%
2012 63.44 390th 832 53.1%
2013 65.67 280th 767 63.5%
2014 58.95 411th 769 46.6%
2015 60.83 318th 778 59.1%
2016 56.69 357th 784 54.5%
2017 54.30 351st 773 54.6%
2018 57.95 350th 800 56.3%
2019 58.90 357th 836 57.3%
2021 64.31 236th 819 71.2%
2022 59.36 330th 836 60.5%
2023 57.75 369th 867 57.4%
2024 59.43 341st 864 60.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Wapakoneta High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 43.64 310th 614 49.5%
2024 46.61 259th 598 56.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Wapakoneta High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.38 325th 758 57.1%
2019 59.84 325th 779 58.3%
2021 77.65 78th 763 89.8%
2022 57.82 323rd 773 58.2%
2023 56.18 360th 805 55.3%
2024 58.20 349th 822 57.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Wapakoneta High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.79 322nd 751 57.1%
2019 63.46 327th 781 58.1%
2021 67.21 231st 775 70.2%
2022 62.89 304th 794 61.7%
2023 57.37 394th 813 51.5%
2024 53.81 420th 798 47.4%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Wapakoneta High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.06 321st 550 41.6%
2019 26.72 495th 628 21.2%
2021 54.23 200th 596 66.4%
2022 45.50 268th 606 55.8%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Wapakoneta High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.13 125th 538 76.8%
2021 60.10 144th 349 58.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Wapakoneta High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.89 361st 763 52.7%
2019 55.67 406th 792 48.7%
2021 65.92 231st 778 70.3%
2022 58.62 342nd 808 57.7%
2023 61.26 336th 819 59.0%
2024 68.99 257th 816 68.5%
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Rank History for White students at Wapakoneta High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.36 346th 718 51.8%
2019 52.47 403rd 739 45.5%
2021 60.94 263rd 727 63.8%
2022 54.11 349th 749 53.4%
2023 52.02 395th 756 47.8%
2024 55.27 377th 754 50.0%
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Data source: test scores: Ohio Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Ohio Department of Education

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by a citizen
Thursday, October 22, 2020

Open Quote DO NOT send your child to Wapakoneta High School. In the past few years I have seen the exposing of students who go/did go there being extremely racist & basically being a hate group of their own. Sure kids make mistakes & can grow from mistakes BUT a child will NOT grow from a mistake when disciplinary actions are not taken to show how & why their actions were a mistake. No matter what your political stance is at no time should that make you feel obligated to make someone feel unwelcome, suicidal, embarrassed, etc. of who they are or associate with, As long as it does not harm you or cause a threat it’s easy to go on about your day while still believing in what you choose. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Wapakoneta High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 817 1 4 4 0 n/a n/a 0 826
1989 807 1 8 3 0 n/a n/a 0 819
1990 1075 0 12 4 0 n/a n/a 0 1091
1991 1040 0 14 3 0 n/a n/a 0 1057
1992 1045 1 10 6 0 n/a n/a -4 1058
1993 1055 1 8 8 0 n/a n/a 1 1073
1994 1088 1 6 2 0 n/a n/a 0 1097
1995 1168 1 7 10 0 n/a n/a 0 1186
1996 1168 1 7 10 0 n/a n/a 0 1186
1997 1190 1 8 4 3 n/a n/a 0 1206
1998 1183 2 6 9 2 n/a n/a 0 1202
1999 1135 1 8 10 1 n/a n/a 0 1155
2000 1108 2 6 8 0 n/a n/a 0 1124
2001 1076 2 7 11 0 n/a n/a 0 1096
2002 1076 2 5 12 1 n/a n/a 1 1097
2003 1076 2 5 12 1 n/a n/a 1 1097
2004 1058 2 3 12 1 n/a n/a 1 1077
2005 1288 2 5 6 1 n/a n/a 3 1305
2006 1264 2 8 5 1 n/a n/a 2 1282
2007 1230 1 7 4 0 n/a n/a 6 1248
2008 1196 2 8 4 0 n/a n/a 13 1223
2009 1168 6 8 7 0 n/a n/a 14 1203
2010 1032 0 6 7 0 n/a n/a 15 1060
2011 773 0 5 4 0 1 10 0 793
2012 772 0 5 7 1 1 11 0 797
2013 801 1 3 8 1 1 9 0 824
2014 794 2 3 9 1 2 8 0 819
2015 796 2 6 11 1 2 10 0 828
2016 826 4 7 12 0 1 9 0 859
2017 812 2 7 11 1 2 15 0 850
2018 808 1 7 13 1 1 14 0 845
2019 841 1 10 18 1 0 12 0 883
2020 818 2 8 24 1 0 11 0 864
2021 837 1 5 23 1 2 12 0 881
2022 806 6 7 25 1 3 14 0 862
2023 823 3 5 21 0 3 19 0 874

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 Wapakoneta High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 826 33.0 25.0 0
1989 819 34.0 24.0 n/a
1990 1091 48.0 22.7 n/a
1991 1057 46.5 22.7 n/a
1992 1058 46.5 22.7 3.3
1993 1073 46.5 23.1 4.7
1994 1097 40.5 27.1 3.3
1995 1186 41.8 28.4 4
1996 1186 41.8 28.4 4
1997 1206 47.0 25.7 4.8
1998 1202 46.2 26.0 4.8
1999 1155 44.6 25.9 6.8
2000 1124 48.1 23.4 5.7
2001 1096 45.8 23.9 8.3
2002 1097 47.9 22.9 11.3
2003 1097 47.9 22.9 11.3
2004 1077 47.2 22.8 12.5
2005 1305 58.2 22.4 16.1
2006 1282 56.0 22.9 18
2007 1248 59.5 21.0 20.1
2008 1223 56.3 21.7 n/a
2009 1203 57.6 20.9 27.2
2010 1060 53.7 19.7 31.2
2011 793 39.5 20.0 38.3
2012 797 33.9 23.4 44.3
2013 824 32.8 25.1 44.1
2014 819 33.9 24.1 51.9
2015 828 n/a n/a 49.4
2016 859 34.0 25.2 39.6
2017 850 37.0 22.9 48.4
2018 845 34.6 24.3 54.6
2019 883 37.5 23.5 49.7
2020 864 36.3 23.7 47.1
2021 881 32.8 26.8 n/a
2022 862 29.7 28.9 n/a
2023 874 33.7 25.9 40.2

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 Wapakoneta High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 826 33.0 25.0 0
1989 819 34.0 24.0 n/a
1990 1091 48.0 22.7 n/a
1991 1057 46.5 22.7 n/a
1992 1058 46.5 22.7 3.3
1993 1073 46.5 23.1 4.7
1994 1097 40.5 27.1 3.3
1995 1186 41.8 28.4 4
1996 1186 41.8 28.4 4
1997 1206 47.0 25.7 4.8
1998 1202 46.2 26.0 4.8
1999 1155 44.6 25.9 6.8
2000 1124 48.1 23.4 5.7
2001 1096 45.8 23.9 8.3
2002 1097 47.9 22.9 11.3
2003 1097 47.9 22.9 11.3
2004 1077 47.2 22.8 12.5
2005 1305 58.2 22.4 16.1
2006 1282 56.0 22.9 18
2007 1248 59.5 21.0 20.1
2008 1223 56.3 21.7 n/a
2009 1203 57.6 20.9 27.2
2010 1060 53.7 19.7 31.2
2011 793 39.5 20.0 38.3
2012 797 33.9 23.4 44.3
2013 824 32.8 25.1 44.1
2014 819 33.9 24.1 51.9
2015 828 n/a n/a 49.4
2016 859 34.0 25.2 39.6
2017 850 37.0 22.9 48.4
2018 845 34.6 24.3 54.6
2019 883 37.5 23.5 49.7
2020 864 36.3 23.7 47.1
2021 881 32.8 26.8 n/a
2022 862 29.7 28.9 n/a
2023 874 33.7 25.9 40.2

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Wapakoneta High School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $9,291
2022 $11,570
2023 $12,711

Data source: Ohio Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Wapakoneta High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 357th of 836 High schoolsRanks 369th of 867 High schools
 0.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
End of Course American Government (Wapakoneta High School)81.183.6
 2.5%
   End of Course American Government (Wapakoneta City)81.183.6
 2.5%
   End of Course American Government (Ohio)77.772
 5.7%
End of Course American History (Wapakoneta High School)78.171.5
 6.6%
   End of Course American History (Wapakoneta City)78.171.5
 6.6%
   End of Course American History (Ohio)78.169.7
 8.4%
End of Course Biology (Wapakoneta High School)8371.3
 11.7%
   End of Course Biology (Wapakoneta City)8371.3
 11.7%
   End of Course Biology (Ohio)73.763.7
 10%
End of Course English II (Wapakoneta High School)71.461.1
 10.3%
   End of Course English II (Wapakoneta City)71.461.1
 10.3%
   End of Course English II (Ohio)66.260.8
 5.4%
End of Course Geometry (Wapakoneta High School)59.553.4
 6.1%
   End of Course Geometry (Wapakoneta City)60.754.8
 5.9%
   End of Course Geometry (Ohio)50.141.8
 8.3%
End of Course Algebra I (Wapakoneta High School)54.145.3
 8.8%
   End of Course Algebra I (Wapakoneta City)71.960.8
 11.1%
   End of Course Algebra I (Ohio)61.153
 8.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students883874
 1%
African American13
 200%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian105
 50%
Hispanic1821
 16.7%
Pacific Islander03
White841823
 2.1%
Two or More Races1219
 58.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients49.7%40.2%
 9.6%

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In the 2022-23 school year, 874 students attended Wapakoneta High School.

Wapakoneta High School ranks 341st of 864 Ohio alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Wapakoneta High School are 94% White, 2% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.


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