WACO High School

Waco Comm School District
706 N Pearl
Wayland, IA 52654
215 Students
High School 7th - 12th
School Overview
WACO High School, located in Wayland, Iowa, serves as the central secondary education hub for the WACO Community School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. By maintaining a small-town atmosphere, the school focuses on providing personalized attention to its students, encouraging them to excel not only in the classroom but also through a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and community-based initiatives.

The district’s educational philosophy centers on preparing students for life beyond graduation, whether they choose to pursue higher education, enter the workforce, or enlist in the military. Through a combination of core curriculum standards and diverse learning opportunities, WACO High School aims to cultivate critical thinking, leadership skills, and civic responsibility. By leveraging the resources of the WACO Community School District, the high school remains a vital pillar of the Wayland community, dedicated to student success and continuous improvement in all areas of campus life.
215
Total Students
20.2
Full-Time Teachers
10.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
45.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    193 (89.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    9 (4.2 %)
  • Two or More
    6 (2.8 %)
  • Asian
    5 (2.3 %)
  • Black
    1 (0.5 %)
  • American Indian
    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: Waco Comm School District
Phone: (319)256-6200
Website: http://www.wacocsd.org
Grade Range: 7th - 12th
Total Students: 215
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 20.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 87
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 7 29
Grade 8 38
Grade 9 38
Grade 10 34
Grade 11 34
Grade 12 42
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Washington High School
Washington Comm School District
471 Students
1111 S. Ave. B
Washington, IA 52353 (9.5 miles away)
High School 9th - 12th