For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,749 students in Wheeling, IL.
The top-ranked public high school in Wheeling, IL is Wheeling High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wheeling, IL public high school have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Wheeling have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Wheeling, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Wheeling High School, with 89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Wheeling, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wheeling High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
900 S Elmhurst Rd
Wheeling, IL 60090
(847) 718-7000
Wheeling, IL 60090
(847) 718-7000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,749 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Wheeling, IL?
The top-ranked public high schools in Wheeling, IL include Wheeling High School.
How many public high schools are located in Wheeling?
1 public high schools are located in Wheeling.
What is the racial composition of students in Wheeling?
Wheeling public high schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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