WAPSIE VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL

Wapsie Valley High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Wapsie Valley Comm School District school district, located in Fairbank, IA with about 278 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 19 teachers, Wapsie Valley High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Wapsie Valley High School, located in Fairbank, Iowa, serves as a central educational hub for the surrounding rural community. As part of the Wapsie Valley Community School District, the institution is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. The school is known for its "Viking" spirit, maintaining a strong focus on building meaningful relationships between students, faculty, and the local community to prepare graduates for success in their post-secondary endeavors.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, Wapsie Valley High School places a significant emphasis on extracurricular involvement, offering a variety of athletic programs, clubs, and fine arts opportunities. These activities are designed to help students cultivate leadership, teamwork, and time-management skills outside of the classroom. By balancing rigorous coursework with a diverse range of student activities, the school strives to provide a well-rounded educational experience that addresses the unique needs and interests of its student body within a close-knit, small-town atmosphere.

For more information, contact Wapsie Valley High School at (319) 638-6711 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.