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Denver Senior High School vs. Wapsie Valley High School

Should you attend Denver Senior High School or Wapsie Valley High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Denver Senior High School
800 Longview Drive
Denver, IA 50622
: 
10/
10
Top 1%
Wapsie Valley High School
Rr 2 2535 Viking Ave
Fairbank, IA 50629
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Denver Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
n/a
Overview
Serving 273 students in grades 9-12, Denver Senior High School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90-94% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 293 students in grades 7-12, Wapsie Valley High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
9-12
7-12
Total Students
273 students
293 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Denver Senior High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Wapsie Valley High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Denver Senior High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Wapsie Valley High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
22 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Denver Senior High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Wapsie Valley High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Denver Senior High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Denver Comm School District and the state of Iowa, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Wapsie Valley High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Wapsie Valley Comm School District and the state of Iowa, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#3 out of 1233 schools in IA
(Top 1%)
#540 out of 1233 schools in IA
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Denver Senior High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Wapsie Valley High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
90-94%
(Top 1% in IA)(22-23 School Year Data)
72%
(Top 50% in IA)(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Denver Senior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Denver Comm School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Wapsie Valley High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Wapsie Valley Comm School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
90-94%
(Top 1% in IA)
74%
(Top 50% in IA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Denver Senior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Denver Comm School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Wapsie Valley High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Wapsie Valley Comm School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
80-84%
(Top 10% in IA)
60-64%
(Bottom 50% in IA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Denver Senior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Denver Comm School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Wapsie Valley High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Wapsie Valley Comm School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥95%
(Top 5% in IA)(22-23 School Year Data)
≥90%
(Top 50% in IA)(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Denver Senior High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Denver Comm School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Wapsie Valley High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Wapsie Valley Comm School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Denver Senior High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Wapsie Valley High School by grade.
Grade 7 Students
-
44
Grade 8 Students
-
46
Grade 9 Students
70
47
Grade 10 Students
70
60
Grade 11 Students
68
41
Grade 12 Students
65
55

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Denver Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Denver Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Wapsie Valley High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Wapsie Valley Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
% Hispanic
3%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Denver Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Denver Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Wapsie Valley High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Wapsie Valley Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Denver Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Denver Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Wapsie Valley High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Wapsie Valley Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
96%
97%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Denver Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Denver Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Wapsie Valley High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Wapsie Valley Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Denver Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Denver Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Wapsie Valley High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Wapsie Valley Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
0.08
0.06
This chart showcases the diversity score of Denver Senior High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Denver Comm School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Wapsie Valley High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Wapsie Valley Comm School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
18%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Denver Senior High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Denver Comm School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Wapsie Valley High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Wapsie Valley Comm School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Denver Senior High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Denver Comm School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Wapsie Valley High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Wapsie Valley Comm School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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