Wheeler High School

434 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Wheeler High School, located in Valparaiso, Indiana, serves as a central pillar of the Union Township School Corporation. As a secondary educational institution, it is committed to fostering academic excellence while providing a supportive community environment for its students. The school emphasizes a well-rounded education, balancing rigorous coursework with extracurricular opportunities that allow students to explore their interests in athletics, the arts, and various academic clubs.

The school is known for its relatively intimate setting, which enables stronger teacher-student relationships and a personalized approach to learning. By focusing on both college and career readiness, Wheeler High School prepares its graduates to succeed in an evolving global landscape. Its presence in the Valparaiso area reflects a dedication to community involvement, helping students develop the character and skills necessary to become active, responsible citizens.

434

Total Students

36.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

22.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wheeler High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	355
Hispanic	59
Black	8
Asian	2
Two or More	7
American Indian	3

White
355 (81.8 %)
Hispanic
59 (13.6 %)
Black
8 (1.8 %)
Two or More
7 (1.6 %)
American Indian
3 (0.7 %)
Asian
2 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Union Township School Corp
Phone:	(219)759-2561
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	434
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	69
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	29

* 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 9 124

Grade 10 94

Grade 11 109

Grade 12 107