Wapello Senior High School

Wapello Comm School District
501 Buchanan St
Wapello, IA 52653
193 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Wapello Senior High School, located at 501 Buchanan St in Wapello, Iowa, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Wapello Community School District. As a pillar of the local community, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive academic curriculum while fostering an environment that encourages student growth, extracurricular participation, and community involvement. The school is known for its "Indians" mascot and maintains a strong sense of small-town spirit, emphasizing close-knit relationships between students, faculty, and the surrounding Louisa County area.

In addition to its standard academic programs, Wapello Senior High School offers a variety of student activities, including competitive athletics, fine arts, and various career-technical organizations. By prioritizing both scholastic achievement and the development of well-rounded citizens, the institution aims to prepare its graduates for successful transitions into higher education, the workforce, or military service. The school remains dedicated to upholding district standards for excellence while meeting the unique needs of its diverse student population in a supportive, rural educational setting.
193
Total Students
16.8
Full-Time Teachers
11.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
37.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    161 (83.4 %)
  • Hispanic
    20 (10.4 %)
  • Two or More
    6 (3.1 %)
  • Black
    3 (1.6 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (1.0 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.5 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Wapello Comm School District
Phone: (319)523-3241
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 193
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 16.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 62
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 11

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 9 55
Grade 10 47
Grade 11 43
Grade 12 48
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Louisa-Muscatine JR/SR High School
Louisa-Muscatine Comm School District
361 Students
14354 170th St
Letts, IA 52754 (8.8 miles away)
High School 7th - 12th