WAPELLO JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

Wapello Junior High School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Wapello Comm School District school district, located in Wapello, IA with about 88 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 8th 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 5 teachers, Wapello Junior High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.

Wapello Junior High School, located at 501 Buchanan St in Wapello, Iowa, serves as a key educational hub for students in the local community. As part of the Wapello Community School District, the institution is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic growth with the social and emotional development characteristic of the middle school years. The school provides a structured curriculum designed to prepare students for the transition to high school, emphasizing core subject mastery while offering opportunities for students to explore their interests through various extracurricular activities.

The school operates with a focus on community-centered learning, leveraging its position within the town of Wapello to maintain strong ties between faculty, students, and local families. By providing a smaller, supportive setting, Wapello Junior High aims to ensure that students receive personalized attention as they navigate the challenges of adolescence. Through its commitment to character development and academic excellence, the school plays a vital role in the long-term success and educational foundation of the youth in Louisa County.

For more information, contact Wapello Junior High School at (319) 523-8131 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.