Wheeler High School

297 Norwich/Westerly Rd.
North Stonington, CT 06359

www.northstonington.k12.ct.us/

343 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

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.

343

Total Students

40.7

Full-Time Teachers

8.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

18.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wheeler High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	306
Hispanic	15
Black	3
Asian	6
Two or More	10
American Indian	3

White
306 (89.2 %)
Hispanic
15 (4.4 %)
Two or More
10 (2.9 %)
Asian
6 (1.7 %)
Black
3 (0.9 %)
American Indian
3 (0.9 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	North Stonington School District
Phone:	(860)535-0377
Website:	http://www.northstonington.k12.ct.us/
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	343
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	50
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 7 61

Grade 8 63

Grade 9 57

Grade 10 62

Grade 11 43

Grade 12 57