Serving 185 students in grades 7-12, Wheaton High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 185 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Wheaton High School's student population of 185 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
185 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Wheaton High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,092 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wheaton High School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1631 out of 2092 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
19%
2%
Hispanic
6%
8%
Black
n/a
15%
White
71%
69%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wheaton High School's ranking?
Wheaton High School is ranked #1631 out of 2,092 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Wheaton High School?
The graduation rate of Wheaton High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 89%.
How many students attend Wheaton High School?
185 students attend Wheaton High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Wheaton High School students are White, 19% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wheaton High School?
Wheaton High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Wheaton High School offer ?
Wheaton High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Wheaton High School part of?
Wheaton High School is part of Wheaton R-III School District.
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