For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 187 students in Wapello, IA.
The top-ranked public high school in Wapello, IA is Wapello Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wapello, IA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in Wapello have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public high schools.
Wapello, IA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is less than the Iowa average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Wapello Senior High School, with 80-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Iowa or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public high school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Wapello, IA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wapello Senior High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
501 Buchanan St
Wapello, IA 52653
(319) 523-3241
Wapello, IA 52653
(319) 523-3241
Gr: 9-12 | 187 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Wapello, IA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Wapello, IA include Wapello Senior High School.
How many public high schools are located in Wapello?
1 public high schools are located in Wapello.
What is the racial composition of students in Wapello?
Wapello public high schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public high schools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
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