Wapello, IA is a small city located in southeastern Iowa, and it is home to one of the top rated schools in the state. The Wapello Community School District serves over 1,100 students from kindergarten through 12th grade, providing an excellent education for all their students. The district has an average graduation rate of 95% with most of the graduates earning college-level diplomas or certificates. Within the district are three elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school. All buildings are fully equipped with modern technology and have been built to provide a safe and secure environment for everyone attending. Teachers in the district strive to create a positive learning atmosphere and are committed to giving each student individual attention and support. They offer rigorous, yet engaging curriculums that emphasize problem solving skills and critical thinking as well as basic academic subjects such as math, science, languages, and social studies. Through these efforts, Wapello has been able to maintain its place among the top performing districts in Iowa.
Wapello schools spend $11,412 per student (The US average is $12,383). There are 13 pupils per teacher, 357 students per librarian, and 699 children per counselor.