Wapello Senior High School vs. Columbus Community High School
Should I attend Wapello Senior High School or Columbus Community High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
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Top Rankings
Wapello Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
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Student Attention
Columbus Community High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
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Student Attention
Overview
Serving 180 students in grades 9-12, Wapello Senior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 198 students in grades 9-12, Columbus Community High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
180 students
198 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
57% | 43%
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
19 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
10:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#941 out of 1221 schools in IA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1124 out of 1221 schools in IA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
35-39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
50-54%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
80-89%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
49
55
Grade 10 Students
42
52
Grade 11 Students
48
43
Grade 12 Students
41
48
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
8%
68%
% Black
1%
2%
% White
88%
28%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
2%
Diversity Score
0.22
0.46
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
