WHEELER HIGH SCHOOL
Wheeler High School is a public high school that is part of the Cobb County school district, located in Marietta, GA with about 2,144 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 124 teachers, Wheeler High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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 Marietta, Georgia, is a prominent public secondary school within the Cobb County School District. Serving a diverse student body, the school is widely recognized for its robust academic environment and its commitment to fostering student success through a variety of educational pathways. It is perhaps best known for its prestigious magnet program, the Center for Advanced Studies in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM), which draws high-achieving students from across the county and provides them with rigorous, project-based learning opportunities in specialized fields.
Beyond its academic achievements, Wheeler High School maintains a vibrant campus culture characterized by strong extracurricular involvement. The school offers an extensive range of athletic programs, arts initiatives, and student-led clubs that contribute to a well-rounded educational experience. With a focus on preparing students for post-secondary success, Wheeler leverages its technological resources and experienced faculty to maintain a competitive standing in the region, consistently striving to balance high academic standards with a supportive and inclusive community atmosphere.
For more information, contact Wheeler High School at (770) 578-3266 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Marietta, GA 30068
(770) 578-3266
http://www.cobbk12.org/Wheeler/
WHEELER HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Marietta, GA with about 2,144 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Georgia
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Cobb County
- Total Students:
- 2,144
- Teachers:
- 124.5
- 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
- Not a Title I 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 2,144 students
- Black or African American
- 39.5%
- White
- 26.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 19.8%
- Asian
- 11.9%
- Two or more races
- 2.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- Female
- 45.7%
- Male
- 54.3%
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.