Wheeler High School
School Overview
Wheeler High School is a public Magnet school located in Marietta, Georgia. It is a school in Cobb County School District district.
According to the Georgia state assessment result, 53% of students are proficient in Math learning and 54% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 2,126 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 17 to 1 where a total of 124 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 2,126 students are attending Wheeler High School. By gender, there are 1,154 and 972 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Wheeler High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 466 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 26 | 14 | 12 |
| Asian | 166 | 105 | 61 |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Black | 48 | 27 | 21 |
| White | 211 | 130 | 81 |
| Two or More Races | 14 | 5 | 9 |
| IDEA program | 9 | 8 | 1 |
| Total | 466 | 282 | 184 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 124 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Wheeler High School and the students to teacher ratio is 17 to 1. 97.6% of teachers are certified. 89.5% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 124 | Students per teacher: 17 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 121 | 97.6% |
| Teachers who are not certified | 4 | 3.2% |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 10 | 8.1% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 3 | 2.4% |
| School counselors | 5 | Students per counselor: 425 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 2 | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | 1 | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 255,820 Households |
| Population | 683,298 |
| Male | 334,257 |
| Female | 356,417 |
| Child Population | 207,229 |
| Total Housing Units | 273,169 Units |
| Average House Value | $251,500 |
| Average Rent Cost | $1,222 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.40% |
| Average Household Income | $79,930 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 88.20% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Wheeler High School offers 30 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 725 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 531 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Wheeler High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 30 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 725 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 218 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 294 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 688 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 531 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Cobb County
In Cobb County, 6 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in MARIETTA, Georgia
22 private schools are serving students in MARIETTA, Georgia. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.