Wapsie Valley High School is a public high school in northeastern Iowa, part of the Wapsie Valley Community School District. It is located equidistantly between Readlyn and Fairbank. It combines both junior and senior high school.
Serving 293 students in grades 7-12, Wapsie Valley High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 293 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 3%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in IA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 70% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 74% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Wapsie Valley High School's student population of 293 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
293 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Year Founded
1959
School Rankings
Wapsie Valley High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wapsie Valley High School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#540 out of 1233 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
2%
13%
Black
n/a
7%
White
97%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wapsie Valley High School's ranking?
Wapsie Valley High School is ranked #540 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Wapsie Valley High School often compared to?
Wapsie Valley High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Denver Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Wapsie Valley High School?
The graduation rate of Wapsie Valley High School is 90%, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 90%.
How many students attend Wapsie Valley High School?
293 students attend Wapsie Valley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Wapsie Valley High School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wapsie Valley High School?
Wapsie Valley High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Wapsie Valley High School offer ?
Wapsie Valley High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Wapsie Valley High School part of?
Wapsie Valley High School is part of Wapsie Valley Comm School District.
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