Wheeler High School vs. Valparaiso High School
Should you attend Wheeler High School or Valparaiso High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their 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
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
Valparaiso High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 387 students in grades 9-12, Wheeler High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 2,089 students in grades 9-12, Valparaiso High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
387 students
2,089 students
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
113 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#244 out of 1743 schools in IN
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#222 out of 1743 schools in IN
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
53%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
65%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
38%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
≥99%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
94
507
Grade 10 Students
98
531
Grade 11 Students
112
523
Grade 12 Students
83
516
Ungraded Students
-
12
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
14%
16%
% Black
2%
5%
% White
80%
73%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
Diversity Score
0.34
0.44
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%