Wheeler High School

High No virtual instruction Valparaiso, IN Grades 09–12 Rural: Fringe Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN SchoolScore™ B (78.8)
  • 387 Students
  • 31.5 Teachers (FTE)
  • 12.3:1 Student:Teacher
  • 09–12 Grade Range
  • Open Status
  • (219)759-2561 Phone

Wheeler High School is a public High school located in Valparaiso, INDIANA, operated by the Union Township School Corp school district. It serves grades 09–12.

Key statistics: 387 students enrolled; a 12.3:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Rural: Fringe by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Indiana High School Average
Enrollment
387.0
State avg: 825.0
▼ 53% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
12.29:1
State avg: 16.6:1
▼ 26% better
Free Lunch %
25.3%
State avg: 43.9%
▼ 42% better
School Details
School Name
Wheeler High School
NCESSCH ID
181170001873
State School ID
IN-6530-6841
School Type
Regular School
Level
High
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
587 W 300 N
City
Valparaiso
State
Indiana
ZIP Code
46385
County
Porter County
Metro Area
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
Rural: Fringe
Cong. District
1801
State Leg. Upper
18005
State Leg. Lower
18019
Latitude
41.4791
Longitude
-87.1792
Grades Offered
9th 10th 11th 12th
👥
387
Total Students
👩‍🏫
31.5
Teachers FTE
📐
12.3:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
31.5
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)31.5
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 98 25.3%
Not Applicable 59 15.2%
District Info
District Name
Union Township School Corp
LEAID
1811700
State LEA ID
IN-6530
Phone
(219)759-2531
Website
http://www.union.k12.in.us/
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Valparaiso
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$23,568K
Federal Revenue
$506K
State Revenue
$12,693K
Local Revenue
$10,369K
Total Expenditure
$24,871K
Instruction Exp.
$9,785K
Support Services
$7,240K
Other Current Exp.
$589K

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Wheeler High School, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Wheeler High School?
387 students are enrolled at Wheeler High School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Wheeler High School have?
Wheeler High School has 31.5 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.3:1.
What grades does Wheeler High School serve?
Wheeler High School serves grades 09 through 12.
Is Wheeler High School a charter school?
Wheeler High School is not a charter school.
What metro area is Wheeler High School located in?
Wheeler High School is located in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metropolitan area.
What school district does Wheeler High School belong to?
Wheeler High School is part of the Union Township School Corp school district.
How much does Union Township School Corp spend per student?
The Union Township School Corp district spends approximately $64,266,150 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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