- Enrollment
- 800
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390449801904
👥 S:T ratio 2
🌟 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 25/100 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
- 25
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
Wapakoneta High School held near 849 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 33.7 → 35.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-25 students YoY 390449801904 · Wapakoneta, OH High · MID · TRAD
804 enr · 24.4:1 · 28.6% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Wapakoneta Elementary (800 students)
Wapakoneta High School held near 849 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount). Teacher FTE added 33.7 → 35.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Wapakoneta High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Wapakoneta High School
804 students
- Wapakoneta Ele
Wapakoneta Elementary
800 students
- Wapakoneta Mid
Wapakoneta Middle School
614 students
- Cridersville E
Cridersville Elementary School
349 students
- Wapakoneta Jr. 219
Wapakoneta Jr. High
219 students
What this shows Wapakoneta High School reports 804 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wapakoneta High School compares
Wapakoneta High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$12,079
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
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.
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
District finance for Wapakoneta City reports $12,079 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~804 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24.4:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 874 (2022-23) → 849 (2023-24), nearly flat (-25).
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 25/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.