Enrollment
804
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Wapakoneta, OH
Wapakoneta High School
Federal NCES profile for Wapakoneta High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390449801904
👥 S:T ratio 2
📚 AP courses 15
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wapakoneta High School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Ohio schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Wapakoneta · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.4:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 28.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Wapakoneta High School has class sizes larger than 91% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wapakoneta High School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Wapakoneta, OH.
School address
District: Wapakoneta City · Ohio
NCES ID 390449801904 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.4:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+34% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
28.6%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wapakoneta High School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Wapakoneta High School
Wapakoneta High School is a large high school in Wapakoneta, Ohio, enrolling 804 students.
Class loads run heavy: 24.4:1 is larger than about 91% of Ohio schools and 34% above the 18.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 28.6% lands close to the Ohio typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 804 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Among 481 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #434, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (96% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 8/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 3 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 298 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Wapakoneta City spends $11,389 per pupil, 22% below the Ohio average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Wapakoneta City also operates Wapakoneta Elementary (800 students) and Wapakoneta Middle School (614 students) alongside Wapakoneta High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Wapakoneta High School compares
Wapakoneta High School on the metrics families compare, against Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.4:1 | ▲ 34% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.6% | ▼ 9% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 804 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.4:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
804
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
28.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
24.4:1
students per teacher
- 34% above state mean
Top 91% in Ohio - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
29.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,389
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.7 FTE
Per 298 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 40 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 96.0%
Hispanic or Latino 1.7%
Two or More 1.6%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 96.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 7.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 7.8, Wapakoneta High School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wapakoneta City, which includes Wapakoneta High School.
$11,389
Per student
-22%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.9%
State 46.8%
Federal 13.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Wapakoneta High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wapakoneta Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wapakoneta Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cridersville Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wapakoneta Jr. High | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wapakoneta High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 800
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 614
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 349
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 219
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~804 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Wapakoneta High School
How many students attend Wapakoneta High School?
Wapakoneta High School has 804 students enrolled. It is a high school in Wapakoneta, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wapakoneta High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wapakoneta High School is 24.4:1, which is 34% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 55% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wapakoneta High School?
28.6% of students at Wapakoneta High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wapakoneta High School?
The largest demographic group at Wapakoneta High School is White at 96.0% of enrollment, in Wapakoneta, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wapakoneta High School?
Wapakoneta High School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Wapakoneta High School rank among public schools in Wapakoneta?
By Resource Investment Index, Wapakoneta High School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Wapakoneta, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Wapakoneta on the city page.
Is Wapakoneta High School a good school?
Wapakoneta High School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Ohio schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Wapakoneta City?
Besides Wapakoneta High School, Wapakoneta City also operates Wapakoneta Elementary (800 students), Wapakoneta Middle School (614 students), and Cridersville Elementary School (349 students). See the Wapakoneta City district page for the complete list.
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