Top Rankings
Wapakoneta City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,786 students in Wapakoneta City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Ohio.
Public Schools in Wapakoneta City School District have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
5 Schools
3,528 Schools
# Students
2,786 Students
1,658,466 Students
# Teachers
131 Teachers
96,158 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Wapakoneta City School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 909 school districts in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#270 out of 931 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
54%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
60%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
63%
Graduation Rate
95%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)20.5%
30.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.13
0.54
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
Showing 2006–2020. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
3%
8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
n/a
17%
% White
93%
65%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
7%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,594 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,383. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,623 is less than the state median of $19,015. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$41 MM
$32,146 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$41 MM
$31,536 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$14,594
$19,383
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$14,623
$19,015
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Wapakoneta City School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wapakoneta Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 W Harrison St
Wapakoneta, OH 45895
(419) 739-5100
Wapakoneta, OH 45895
(419) 739-5100
Gr: 5-7 | 614 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Wapakoneta Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
900 N Blackhoof St
Wapakoneta, OH 45895
(419) 739-2900
Wapakoneta, OH 45895
(419) 739-2900
Gr: PK-4 | 800 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Wapakoneta Jr. High School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1 Redskin Trl
Wapakoneta, OH 45895
(419) 739-2900
Wapakoneta, OH 45895
(419) 739-2900
Gr: 7-8 | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #44.
Cridersville Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
501 Reichelderfer Road
Lima, OH 45806
(419) 645-3000
Lima, OH 45806
(419) 645-3000
Gr: PK-4 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #55.
Wapakoneta High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1 Redskin Trl
Wapakoneta, OH 45895
(419) 739-5200
Wapakoneta, OH 45895
(419) 739-5200
Gr: 2-12 | 804 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Wapakoneta City School District?
Wapakoneta City School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,786 students.
What is the rank of Wapakoneta City School District?
Wapakoneta City School District is ranked #268 out of 909 school districts in Ohio (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Ohio school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Wapakoneta City School District?
93% of Wapakoneta City School District students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Wapakoneta City School District?
Wapakoneta City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 21:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Wapakoneta City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,623 is less than the state median of $19,015. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
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