WHEELER HIGH SCHOOL
Wheeler High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the North Stonington School District school district, located in North Stonington, CT with about 357 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 42 teachers, Wheeler High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 8:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Wheeler High School, located in North Stonington, Connecticut, is a small, community-oriented public secondary school that serves students in grades 9 through 12. As part of the North Stonington Public School district, the school emphasizes a personalized learning environment where students benefit from smaller class sizes and strong relationships with faculty. Its mission focuses on fostering academic excellence, civic responsibility, and the development of well-rounded individuals prepared for post-secondary success.
Beyond its core academic curriculum, Wheeler High School offers a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and programs designed to engage students in both local and global contexts. The school prides itself on maintaining a close-knit culture that reflects the character of the surrounding rural community. By balancing traditional instruction with modern educational practices, the school aims to provide a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to pursue their personal interests and achieve their long-term educational goals.
For more information, contact Wheeler High School at (860) 535-0377 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
North Stonington, CT 06359-0901
(860) 535-0377
WHEELER HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in North Stonington, CT with about 357 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Connecticut
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- North Stonington School District
- Total Students:
- 357
- Teachers:
- 42.75
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I targeted assistance school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 357 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending WHEELER HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 88% of the student body.
- White
- 87.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 3.6%
- Two or more races
- 3.4%
- Asian
- 2.5%
- Black or African American
- 1.7%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.8%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.3%
- Female
- 47.1%
- Male
- 52.9%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.