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Wheeler High School

#3 in Best Public High Schools in Porter County
  • B+
    Overall Grade
  • Public
  • 9-12
  • Valparaiso, IN
  • 98 reviews
    B+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      B+
    2. Diversity
      B-
    3. Teachers
      A-
    4. College Prep
      B+
    5. Clubs & Activities
      B-
    6. Health & Safety
      B+
    7. Administration
      B-
    8. Sports
      A-
    9. Food
      C
    10. Resources & Facilities
      C-
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    Wheeler High School is an above average, public school located in Valparaiso, IN. It has 553 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 18 to 1. According to state test scores, 42% of students are at least proficient in math and 67% in reading.
    Address
    587 W 300 N
    Valparaiso, IN 46385
    Telephone
    (219) 759-2561
    Website
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    Wheeler High School Rankings

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    Academics

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    67%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    42%
    Average Graduation Rate
    95%
    Average SAT
    1200
    106 responses
    Average ACT
    28
    35 responses
    AP Enrollment
    15%
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    Living in the Area
    B+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Cost of Living
      B
    2. Good for Families
      A-
    3. Housing
      A-
    Median Household Income
    $84,236
    National
    $55,322
    Median Rent
    $1,032
    National
    $949
    Median Home Value
    $251,700
    National
    $184,700

    Culture & Safety

    Health & Safety
    B+
    Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
    Poll
    88%
    of students agree that they feel safe at their school.8 responses
    Poll
    100%
    of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.8 responses
    Poll
    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 21 responses
    Report
    • Prom/ school dances
      33%
    • FOOTBALL
      19%
    • Homecoming
      10%
    • Pep rallies
      10%
    • Spirit Week
      10%
    • Sporting events in general
      5%
    • Sports
      5%

    Students

    Diversity
    B-
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    553
    Free or Reduced Lunch
    16%
    83%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.12 responses
    42%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.12 responses
    83%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.12 responses

    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    18:1
    National
    17:1
    Average Teacher Salary
    —
    Teachers in First/Second Year
    3.1%
    87%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.15 responses
    93%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.15 responses
    93%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.15 responses

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs & Activities
    B-
    Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
    Girls Athletic Participation
    High
    Boys Athletic Participation
    High
    Expenses Per Student
    $9,971/ year
    National
    $12,239
    93%
    of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.15 responses
    13%
    of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.15 responses
    60%
    of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.15 responses
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    I have gone here the past four years, and I love it! My teachers have not only taught me about academics, but they give me advice! Our teachers not only care about our grades, but they care for their students well-being. The staff as a whole connect with us on a deeper level I have ever heard of. They listen to our concerns and take them into consideration. This is the BEST school in Indiana, and I am proud to be a bearcat! Once a bearcat, always a bearcat!
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    On the positive side of things, Wheeler High School has unique subjects (honors psychology) and it is pretty easy to navigate around the school. Though, unfortunately, the school appeals to the richer child in bullying cases and a graphic poster coats a wall, triggering some depressed individuals. We have police officers that try making friends with everyone and some that only allow you to walk in the hallways if you are good-looking. Of course, High school is filled with drama, cold pizza, and awful people. On the bright side of things, Wheeler's conditions are better than the conditions of other schools. If you were to choose between Portage High School or Wheeler High School, choose Wheeler.
    It is a smaller school, so you get to enjoy everyone's company. This also means that you can know everything about everyone pretty much. This school is mostly a family than just a place we go to everyday. This place provides for each other, and you truly understand the meaning of friendship. We will always be Bearcats!