Serving 330 students in grades 7-12, Wheeler High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-12
Enrollment: 330 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Minority Enrollment: 10%
Graduation Rate
: ≥90% (Btm 50% in CT)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 80-84% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Wheeler High School ranks within the top 20% of all 942 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wheeler High School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Wheeler High School is ranked #171 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Wheeler High School?
The graduation rate of Wheeler High School is 90%, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 89%.
How many students attend Wheeler High School?
330 students attend Wheeler High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Wheeler High School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wheeler High School?
Wheeler High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Wheeler High School offer ?
Wheeler High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Wheeler High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-12
Enrollment: 330 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Minority Enrollment: 10%
Graduation Rate
: ≥90% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 80-84% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
