Wheelersburg High School

445 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Wheelersburg High School, located at 800 Pirate Dr in Wheelersburg, Ohio, serves as the educational hub for the local community and is the home of the "Pirates." As part of the Wheelersburg Local School District, the institution is highly regarded in the region for its commitment to academic excellence and its robust extracurricular culture. The school prides itself on a supportive environment that emphasizes both rigorous classroom instruction and the holistic development of its students, preparing them for success in higher education and the workforce.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Wheelersburg High School is widely recognized for its strong sense of community spirit and athletic tradition. The school’s athletic programs—particularly its football and baseball teams—have a storied history of competitive success, often serving as a focal point for town pride. With a dedicated faculty and a deep-seated tradition of school spirit, the institution strives to maintain a balance between competitive achievement and a welcoming, small-town atmosphere that encourages student involvement in various clubs, arts, and community service initiatives.

445

Total Students

19.0

Full-Time Teachers

23.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

29.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wheelersburg High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	417
Hispanic	8
Black	5
Asian	3
Two or More	12

White
417 (93.7 %)
Two or More
12 (2.7 %)
Hispanic
8 (1.8 %)
Black
5 (1.1 %)
Asian
3 (0.7 %)

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:	Wheelersburg Local
Phone:	(740)574-2527
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	445
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	120
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* 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 9 132

Grade 10 113

Grade 11 97

Grade 12 103