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Wapsie Valley High School

Rr 2 2535 Viking Ave
Fairbank, IA 50629
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 304 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 14:1 is equal to the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 304 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 2%
  • : ≥90% (Top 50% in IA)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 70% (Top 50%)
  • : 74% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Wapsie Valley High School's student population of 304 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
304 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">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 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IA)
#540 out of 1233 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Wapsie Valley High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
70%
64%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Wapsie Valley High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
74%
70%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Wapsie Valley High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-64%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Wapsie Valley High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
1%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Wapsie Valley High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
7%
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White
98%
72%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Wapsie Valley High School and the percentage of White public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Wapsie Valley High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Iowa.
0.04
This chart displays the diversity score of Wapsie Valley High School and the public school average diversity score of Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
≥90%
90%
This chart displays graduation rate of Wapsie Valley High School and public school graduation rate of Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Wapsie Valley High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Wapsie Valley High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>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?
304 students attend Wapsie Valley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Wapsie Valley High School students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wapsie Valley High School?
Wapsie Valley High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to 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 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Wapsie Valley High School part of?
Wapsie Valley High School is part of Wapsie Valley Comm School District.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-calendar">School Calendar

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No School - Thanksgiving Break
November 27, 2024 (Wednesday)
No School - Spring Break
April 17, 2025 (Thursday)
Last Day of Preschool
May 21, 2025 (Wednesday)
Last Day for TK - 11th
May 22, 2025 (Thursday)

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 304 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 2%
  • : ≥90% (Top 50%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 70% (Top 50%)
  • : 74% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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