Top Rankings
Wapakoneta City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,046 students in Wapakoneta City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Ohio.
Public Schools in Wapakoneta City School District have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
5 Schools
3,630 Schools
# Students
3,046 Students
1,677,474 Students
# Teachers
137 Teachers
92,804 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
District Rank
Wapakoneta City School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 927 school districts in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 93% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#285 out of 929 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
63%
Graduation Rate
93%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.11
0.52
# American Indian Students
3 Students
2,199 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
8 Students
47,463 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
70 Students
122,958 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
7%
# Black Students
11 Students
281,702 Students
% Black Students
1%
17%
# White Students
2,868 Students
1,118,190 Students
% White Students
94%
67%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
1,660 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
82 Students
103,288 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
157
44,265
# Students in K Grade:
232
119,197
# Students in 1st Grade:
217
124,768
# Students in 2nd Grade:
238
116,934
# Students in 3rd Grade:
207
120,772
# Students in 4th Grade:
200
121,301
# Students in 5th Grade:
234
120,724
# Students in 6th Grade:
224
122,696
# Students in 7th Grade:
216
124,192
# Students in 8th Grade:
247
128,202
# Students in 9th Grade:
265
139,303
# Students in 10th Grade:
210
134,023
# Students in 11th Grade:
186
131,840
# Students in 12th Grade:
213
129,257
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,801 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,216. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,744 is less than the state median of $17,164. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$39 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$36 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,801
$17,216
Spending / Student
$11,744
$17,164
Best Wapakoneta City School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wapakoneta Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
400 W Harrison St
Wapakoneta, OH 45895
(419) 739-5100
Wapakoneta, OH 45895
(419) 739-5100
Grades: 5-7
| 674 students
Rank: #22.
Wapakoneta Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
900 N Blackhoof St
Wapakoneta, OH 45895
(419) 739-2900
Wapakoneta, OH 45895
(419) 739-2900
Grades: PK-4
| 868 students
Rank: #33.
Cridersville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
501 Reichelderfer Road
Lima, OH 45806
(419) 645-3000
Lima, OH 45806
(419) 645-3000
Grades: PK-4
| 383 students
Rank: #44.
Wapakoneta Jr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1 Redskin Trl
Wapakoneta, OH 45895
(419) 739-2900
Wapakoneta, OH 45895
(419) 739-2900
Grades: 8
| 247 students
Rank: #55.
Wapakoneta High School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1 Redskin Trl
Wapakoneta, OH 45895
(419) 739-5200
Wapakoneta, OH 45895
(419) 739-5200
Grades: 9-12
| 874 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Wapakoneta City School District?
Wapakoneta City School District manages 5 public schools serving 3,046 students.
What is the rank of Wapakoneta City School District?
Wapakoneta City School District is ranked #291 out of 927 school districts in Ohio (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Ohio school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Wapakoneta City School District?
94% of Wapakoneta City School District students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Wapakoneta City School District?
Wapakoneta City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 22:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Wapakoneta City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,744 is less than the state median of $17,164. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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