Serving 16 students in grades 9-12, Wheeler High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 2:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 16 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 2:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Top 1% in MO)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wheeler High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Wheeler High School's student population of 16 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
16 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Wheeler High School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)<50%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
2:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
12%
8%
Black
19%
15%
White
69%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)≥50%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
42%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Wheeler High School?
The graduation rate of Wheeler High School is 50%, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 89%.
How many students attend Wheeler High School?
16 students attend Wheeler High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Wheeler High School students are White, 19% of students are Black, and 12% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wheeler High School?
Wheeler High School has a student ration of 2:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Wheeler High School offer ?
Wheeler High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Wheeler High School part of?
Wheeler High School is part of Mo School For The Deaf School District.
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