Wheelersburg High School is a public high school in Wheelersburg, Ohio, United States. It is the only high school in the Wheelersburg Local School District, which is located in Porter Township along the northern bank of the Ohio River in Southern Ohio.
Serving 457 students in grades 9-12, Wheelersburg High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 457 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 27:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Wheelersburg High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district, covering approximately 16.1 square miles in Wheelersburg, OH. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with an average distance of 2.1 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 3.2 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wheelersburg High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Wheelersburg High School's student population of 457 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 61% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
457 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
Average Class Size
20 students
School Rankings
Wheelersburg High School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wheelersburg High School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1021 out of 3181 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
54%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
60%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
27:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2006–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
White
92%
65%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥95%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10.7%
30.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
42%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Black, Orange
School Mascot
Piracy, Pirates
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wheelersburg High School's ranking?
Wheelersburg High School is ranked #1021 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Wheelersburg High School often compared to?
Wheelersburg High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Portsmouth West High School, South Webster Jr/sr High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Wheelersburg High School?
The graduation rate of Wheelersburg High School is 95%, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Wheelersburg High School?
457 students attend Wheelersburg High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Wheelersburg High School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wheelersburg High School?
Wheelersburg High School has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Wheelersburg High School offer ?
Wheelersburg High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Wheelersburg High School part of?
Wheelersburg High School is part of Wheelersburg Local School District.
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