Wheeler High School

Wheeler High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
587 W 300 N,  Valparaiso, IN
Porter County Neighborhood
Union Township School Corporation
3.8
5.0
536 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Donald Gandy
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Average SAT Score
1210
Average ACT Score
26
Math Proficiency
47%
Reading Proficiency
62%
Average GPA
3.51
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
A-
Teachers
B
College Prep
B
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
C
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.51
Reading Proficiency
62%
Math Proficiency
47%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
36
Full Time Teachers
36
Teachers in First or Second Year
5.7%
College Prep
Average SAT
1210
Math
610
Verbal
600
Average ACT
26
Math
26
English
25
Reading
26
Science
26
Number of AP Courses
14
AP Pass Rate
60.4%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

9
Equity
10
College Readiness
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
243:1

Student Diversity

Male
54.4%
Female
45.6%
White
81.8%
Hispanic
13.6%
Black
1.8%
Two or more races
1.6%
Native American
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Purdue University 133 Students
Indiana University - Bloomington 132 Students
Valparaiso University 77 Students
Ball State University 67 Students
Indiana University Indianapolis 60 Students
Purdue University Northwest 57 Students
Butler University 56 Students
Indiana State University 43 Students
University of Indianapolis 38 Students
Indiana University - Northwest 35 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 44 Students
Nursing 44 Students
Psychology 38 Students
Biology 31 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 21 Students
Computer Science 16 Students
Political Science and Government 13 Students
Marketing 13 Students
Elementary Education 12 Students
Communications 12 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 93 Reviews
4.0 Senior
1/8/2024
Wheeler High School is one of the best high schools in our area academically. As someone who went to a different and much bigger school in the past, Wheeler was a big positive change for me. Although there are a few teachers with extremely questionable behaviors, the majority are truly amazing.
4.0 Senior
9/25/2023
The staff has always been excellent in ways of both teaching and helping you out if you need it. The staff is also easy to talk to. I've been in several sports at this school and the coaches have all been great. They offer dual credit classes here and give you an optional if internships and vocational as well during your junior and senior years, which is a great opportunity for students to figure what they want to do and get some experience.
4.0 Alum
6/18/2023
Best part- good teachers, worst is the food, it is almost inedible and lockers are small. Classes are too long
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5.0 1 Review
5.0 parent
11/18/2021
Very student focused. Great relationship between school and community when parents take account of their child's education.
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