Serving 1,749 students in grades 9-12, Wheeling High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,749 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 76%
Graduation Rate
: 91% (Top 50% in IL)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 25% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 21% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 53% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Wheeling High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wheeling High School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Wheeling High School?
The graduation rate of Wheeling High School is 91%, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Wheeling High School?
1,749 students attend Wheeling High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Wheeling High School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 7% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wheeling High School?
Wheeling High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Wheeling High School offer ?
Wheeling High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Wheeling High School part of?
I am a senior at Wheeling. I will be very sad for graduation, because it has truly been the best past 3 years of my life .
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Megan
29/29/2009
WHS parents are not overly involved, but they are involved with their kids' education and activities pretty often. Extracurricular activities are pretty available. You can find almost anything that matches your interests. The debate team is great. It's gone to state several times in the past 10 years. Some of the facilities need major improvement, while others look nice. The academic programs have gone downhill since I was there. The kids either get too much homework or very little homework. They're either extremely challenged in their classes or not challenged enough. WHS hasn't made AYP for the past 3 years, so it's currently kinda up in the air as to what will happen to it.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - frodo
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,749 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 76%
Graduation Rate
: 91% (Top 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 25% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 21% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 53% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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