Wapakoneta High School
Native American tribes historically occupied this territory. Some have objected to the use of "Redskins" as a name for Wapakoneta High School sports teams, as they consider it a derogatory term.
Neil Armstrong, the first person to walk on the Moon, was an alumnus of the school.
Schedule
WHS operates on a nine-mod (period) day with two semester terms. Each semester includes two nine-week grading periods. The school year is a minimum of 36 weeks, or 180 school days.
Curriculum
Students may choose a general program of studies or an academic program leading to college entrance. Students also have an opportunity to attend Apollo, a modern vocational school, offering a comprehensive curriculum of career programs. The high school offers advanced placement (AP) tests, on-site College Credit Plus classes, and off-site College Credit Plus classes offered at Rhodes State College or Wright State University Lake Campus. WHS students also have the opportunity to choose study from among four languages: French, Spanish, German, and virtual school American Sign Language. In total, WHS offers 112 different classes on campus.
Advanced Placement classes
In 2015-2016, students took approximately 160 Advanced Placement tests. They earned a score of three or higher on approximately 67% of these tests. Some may have been able to earn college credit by those scores, depending on the institution.
Staff
The school employs 53 teachers and various support staff. 75% of the faculty has a master's degree.
Notable alumni
- Neil Armstrong (1947) — NASA astronaut, first man to walk on the Moon
- Mike Hammerstein - Professional NFL Football Player for the Cincinnati Bengals
See also
References
- ^ "Wapakoneta High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved December 13, 2024.