Wheeling High School

900 S Elmhurst Rd
Wheeling, IL 60090
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 1,741 students in grades 9-12, Wheeling High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,741 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 76%
  • : 94% (Btm 50% in IL)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 25% (Top 50%)
  • : 30% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

School Overview

Wheeling High School's student population of 1,741 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 112 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,741 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
112 teachers
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School Rankings

Wheeling High School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wheeling High School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (IL)
#1485 out of 3663 schools
(Top 50%)
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25%
28%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Wheeling High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
30%
32%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Wheeling High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
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American Indian
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Asian
6%
5%
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Hispanic
66%
27%
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Black
2%
17%
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White
24%
47%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
2%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in IL.
0.51
This chart display the diversity score of Wheeling High School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(17-18)
94%
87%
This chart display graduation rate of Wheeling High School and public school graduation rate of Illinois by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
43%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Wheeling High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
4%
3%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Wheeling High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wheeling High School's ranking?
Wheeling High School is ranked #1485 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Wheeling High School often compared to?
Wheeling High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like West Leyden High School, John Hersey High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Wheeling High School?
The graduation rate of Wheeling High School is 94%, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Wheeling High School?
1,741 students attend Wheeling High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Wheeling High School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wheeling High School?
Wheeling High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Wheeling High School offer ?
Wheeling High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Wheeling High School part of?
Wheeling High School is part of Township HSD 214 School District.

School Reviews

5   2/26/2018
I am a senior at Wheeling. I will be very sad for graduation, because it has truly been the best past 3 years of my life .
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Megan
2   9/29/2009
WHS parents are not overly involved, but they are involved with their kids' education and activities pretty often. Extracurricular activities are pretty available. You can find almost anything that matches your interests. The debate team is great. It's gone to state several times in the past 10 years. Some of the facilities need major improvement, while others look nice. The academic programs have gone downhill since I was there. The kids either get too much homework or very little homework. They're either extremely challenged in their classes or not challenged enough. WHS hasn't made AYP for the past 3 years, so it's currently kinda up in the air as to what will happen to it.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - frodo

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,741 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 76%
  • : 94% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 25% (Top 50%)
  • : 30% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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