Wheeler High School
School Overview
Wheeler High School is a public school located in Valparaiso, Indiana. It is a school in Union Township School Corporation district.
According to the Indiana state assessment result, about 47% of students are proficient in Math learning and about 62% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 533 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 15 to 1 where a total of 35 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 533 students are attending Wheeler High School. By gender, there are 278 and 255 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Wheeler High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 150 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 35 | 12 | 23 |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Asian | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Black | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| White | 100 | 58 | 42 |
| Two or More Races | 9 | 2 | 7 |
| Total | 150 | 73 | 77 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 35 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Wheeler High School and the students to teacher ratio is 15 to 1. All teachers are certified. 94.3% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 35 | Students per teacher: 15 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 35 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 2 | 5.7% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | - | - |
| School counselors | 2 | Students per counselor: 267 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 1 | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | 1 | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 3,251 Households |
| Population | 9,038 |
| Male | 4,766 |
| Female | 4,272 |
| Child Population | 2,830 |
| Total Housing Units | 3,445 Units |
| Average House Value | $273,100 |
| Average Rent Cost | $1,129 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.50% |
| Average Household Income | $86,806 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 93.46% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Wheeler High School offers 14 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 82 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 167 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 | 14 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 82 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 18 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 65 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 2 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 167 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Union Township School Corp
In Union Township School Corp, 4 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in VALPARAISO, Indiana
7 private schools are serving students in VALPARAISO, Indiana. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.