Phillis Wheatley High School is a secondary school located at 4801 Providence Street in Houston, Texas, United States with a ZIP code of 77020. Wheatley is a part of the Houston Independent School District. Wheatley, named after Phillis Wheatley, is located inside the 610 Loop in the Fifth Ward.
Serving 616 students in grades 9-12, Wheatley High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 616 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Graduation Rate: 60-64% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wheatley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Wheatley High School's student population of 616 students has declined by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 66 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
616 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
Year Founded
1927
School Rankings
Wheatley High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wheatley High School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#7700 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
43%
53%
Black
57%
13%
White
n/a
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-64%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wheatley High School's ranking?
Wheatley High School is ranked #7700 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Wheatley High School often compared to?
Wheatley High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Furr High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Wheatley High School?
The graduation rate of Wheatley High School is 60-64%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Wheatley High School?
616 students attend Wheatley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Wheatley High School students are Black, and 43% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wheatley High School?
Wheatley High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Wheatley High School offer ?
Wheatley High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Wheatley High School part of?
Wheatley High School is part of Houston Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Wheatley High School located?
Wheatley High School is located in the Northside neighborhood of Houston, TX. There are 60 other public schools located in Northside.
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