WACO High School

WACO High School

Public High School | Grade 7-12
706 N Pearl St,  Wayland, IA
WACO Community School District
3.5
4.2
215 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
62%
Reading Proficiency
77%
Average GPA
3.6
Graduation Rate
90%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
B+
Teachers
C+
College Prep
B
Administration
B
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
B
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.6
Reading Proficiency
77%
Math Proficiency
62%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers
20
Full Time Teachers
20
Teachers in First or Second Year
4.7%
College Prep
Average ACT
24
Math
24
English
23
Reading
26
Science
24
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating

5
Test Scores
4
Equity
4
College Readiness
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Test Scores

Math
68.7%
Science
64%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
213:1

Student Diversity

Male
53%
Female
47%
White
89.8%
Hispanic
4.2%
Two or more races
2.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.3%
Black
<1%
Native American
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Iowa 29 Students
Iowa State University 24 Students
Kirkwood Community College 14 Students
University of Northern Iowa 10 Students
Southeastern Community College - Iowa 10 Students
Central College 9 Students
Indian Hills Community College 6 Students
Drake University 5 Students
Mount Mercy University 5 Students
Coe College 5 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 7 Students
Psychology 5 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 5 Students
Business 4 Students
Engineering 4 Students
Elementary Education 4 Students
Animal Sciences and Husbandry 4 Students
Marketing 3 Students
Creative Writing 3 Students
Agricultural Business 3 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.5 15 Reviews
3.0 NicheUser
3/25/2014
Waco is located in a community were the majority is Mennonite. The tolerance is fine and people aren't put down because they believe in something else, they just may not be as active in the community because of the close ties with church. The school atmosphere isn't intolerant and everyone gets along as long as nobody stirs the pot too much.
4.0 NicheUser
3/25/2014
The opportunities that my high school has given me allow for me to challenge myself academically. I am able to get a head start on college classes and also have gained important experiences that help prepare me for life outside of high school.
3.0 NicheUser
6/1/2013
bullying policy needs some attention.
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4.2 4 Reviews
5.0 student
4/17/2024
THE BEST SCHOOL EVER.... Waco is very friendly and supportive!
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5.0 parent
3/20/2021
Home of the 4+1 school week. The teachers are invested in the success of the students and the community is invested in the success of the school. Waco was the first school in Iowa to be solar-powered In 2014 WACO CSD began investigating the possibility of becoming 100% solar-powered.In 2018 The Kauf...
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2.0 other
3/18/2013
Although fitting in is nice and friendliness counts for something, It really had a clickish streak. The reunions are still managed by the "mean girls." Social life revolved, almost exclusively around who was homecoming queen and football quarterback. It also had a very chauvinist bent. Girls were pu...
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5.0 parent
8/20/2012
I have found the staff and students at this school to be friendly, knowledgeable and welcoming to my 2 students who were new to the high school a couple years ago. The community is very tight knit and very focused on Waco as a whole. My teens moved here and basically "fit right in" with no problem!
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