Ottumwa High School
Reported Enrollment
1,317
students
District
Ottumwa Comm School District
County Context Score
45/100
county-level composite, not a school rating
School Information
Address
501 E 2nd, Ottumwa, IA, 52501
School District
Ottumwa Comm School District
NCES Identifiers
- School ID
- 192211001322
- District ID
- 1922110
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data
Grade Range
9–12
High · Regular
Enrollment
1,317 students
School Setting
Town: Remote
School profile guide
How to use this school record
This page is designed for first-pass public-school research. It combines the school record, district context, nearby comparable schools, and county-level school signals so you can decide what to verify next.
What is covered in this record
3 of 5 optional NCES detail groups are available for this school: enrollment, student-teacher ratio, lunch eligibility, grade span, and school setting. Missing fields mean the source did not provide a usable value in the current build.
Use this as an NCES profile
Ottumwa High School is shown from federal public-school records. Treat the page as a source-backed profile for enrollment, grade span, school type, district context, and county context where fields are reported.
Separate proximity from assignment
Addresses, district boundaries, transfer rules, and program eligibility can change locally. Confirm attendance assignment with the district before making enrollment decisions.
Compare the surrounding system
Wapello County has 17 public schools in the current county list. Review the county page and district context before judging one school in isolation.
This district context includes 11 schools. Similar-school links show 3 peer records when available.
Compare before choosing
What Ottumwa High School tells a parent
This profile is most useful when it is read against the local system: Ottumwa Comm School District, Wapello County, and comparable high schools.It does not replace local assignment rules, tours, or program verification.
Decision notes
- 9–12 is the first fit check. Verify that the grade span matches the years your student needs, especially around transition grades.
- Regular school type affects comparison. Compare it with other high schools before treating it like a one-for-one substitute.
- Town: Remote matters for daily life. Use the locale and address as a starting point, then confirm commute, boundary, and transportation details locally.
What this page cannot confirm
SchoolsByCounty does not verify attendance assignment, transportation, transfer eligibility, special-program admission, test scores, discipline records, or campus climate for Ottumwa High School. Treat this as a public-data profile and confirm local fit with Ottumwa Comm School District.
1,317 students
Ottumwa High School reports 1,317 students, larger than most same-level county peers. Among 3 other high schools in Wapello County with enrollment data, 3 report fewer students and 0 report more. The peer median is 276 students.
4 high schools
The same-level county median enrollment is 350 students. Use it to separate unusually small or large schools from typical peers.
11 district schools
Ottumwa Comm School District lists 7 primary, 1 middle, 2 high, 1 other schools in the current NCES data. For a high-school choice, compare graduation context, program access, commute, and nearby alternatives before using one enrollment number as the deciding signal.
District grade-span map
Use the district mix to see whether this school is part of a fuller local pathway or a narrower placement.
Primary
7
Middle
1
High
2
Other
1
Nearby context inside Ottumwa Comm School District
Same-level peers to open next
School Profile FAQ
Is Ottumwa High School a recommended school?
No. SchoolsByCounty publishes public-school records and county context, not school recommendations. Use this profile as a starting point, then verify fit and assignment with Ottumwa Comm School District.
Does this page confirm attendance assignment for Ottumwa High School?
No. Attendance zones, transfers, magnet programs, and eligibility rules are set locally. Confirm assignment with the district or official local boundary tools before making enrollment decisions.
Where does the Ottumwa High School data come from?
The school record is based on NCES public school data where fields are available, including school name, district, grade span, school type, enrollment, and related public-school indicators.
How should I compare Ottumwa High School with nearby schools?
Ottumwa High School should be compared with 4 high schools in Wapello County, plus other schools in Ottumwa Comm School District. Start with grade span, reported enrollment, school type, district pathway, and local assignment rules.
What should I verify before moving for Ottumwa High School?
Before using Ottumwa High School in a housing decision, verify attendance boundaries, transportation, transfer rules, program eligibility, and current enrollment procedures with Ottumwa Comm School District.
Part of Ottumwa Comm School District
Ottumwa High School is one of 11 schools in this district, serving a reported enrollment of 4,959 students across 11 schools.
Open the district guideSchools in District
11
Reported Enrollment
4,959
11 schools reporting
Other Schools in This District
- Eisenhower Elementary SchoolKG–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Evans Middle School6–8 · MiddleProfile
- Horace Mann Elementary SchoolKG–5 · PrimaryListed only
- James Elementary SchoolKG–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Wilson Elementary SchoolKG–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Pickwick Early Childhood CenterPK–KG · PrimaryListed only
- Liberty Elementary School3–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Douma Elementary School1–2 · PrimaryListed only
- Ottumwa Virtual LearningPK–12 · OtherListed only
- The Gateway Center9–12 · HighListed only
Similar Schools
Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont Jr/Sr High
Cardinal High School
The Gateway Center
Wapello County Schools
County Context Score
45/100
County-level composite across 17 public schools
Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.