Wheeler High School vs. Valparaiso High School
Should I attend Wheeler High School or Valparaiso High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Wheeler High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Student Attention
Valparaiso High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 437 students in grades 9-12, Wheeler High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 2,073 students in grades 9-12, Valparaiso High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
437 students
2,073 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
135 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#168 out of 1755 schools in IN
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
#65 out of 1755 schools in IN
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
60%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
78%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
95
539
Grade 10 Students
107
573
Grade 11 Students
113
475
Grade 12 Students
121
476
Ungraded Students
1
10
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
10%
13%
% Black
2%
4%
% White
85%
77%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
4%
Diversity Score
0.27
0.39
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
22%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%