Very Good
#1063 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 28% in state
Wheeling High School
High School · Township Hsd 214 · Wheeling, IL
A Township Hsd 214 high school where students score 26 points below what's typical for similar communities.
900 S Elmhurst Rd, Wheeling, IL 60090
- Math 25% proficient (2021)
- Reading 21% proficient (2022)
- 5/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Wheeling High School score 23% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 21% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Wheeling High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Chicago map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 53Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 20Minimal Transit
- Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated972/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Wheeling), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$83,449
Median home value
$243,500
Median rent
$1,578/mo
College educated
40.5%
Homeownership
61.1%
Poverty rate
8.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60090; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Hersey High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.3 | 9–12 | 1.9 mi | 2,035 | Compare → |
| Chicago Futabakai Japanese SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | K–9 | 2.2 mi | 104 | Compare → |
| Newhope AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.9private | 6–12 | 2.4 mi | 100 | Compare → |
| Buffalo Grove High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | 9–12 | 2.5 mi | 2,038 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Township Hsd 214
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #6 of 6
- District spending per student
- $26,345NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Wheeling High School is listed in Township HSD 214; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Wheeling High School
Wheeling High School is a public high school in Wheeling, IL, part of Township Hsd 214, serving approximately 1,749 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,063 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Wheeling High School
What grades does Wheeling High School serve?
Wheeling High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Wheeling High School?
Wheeling High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,749 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wheeling High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wheeling High School is 15.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Wheeling High School rank in IL?
Wheeling High School ranks #1,063 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Wheeling High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Wheeling High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Wheeling High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Wheeling High School has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Wheeling High School a charter school?
No, Wheeling High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Wheeling High School a Title I school?
No, Wheeling High School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,749
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 115
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Cook County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 38.7%
- Phone
- (847) 718-7000
- Area population (ZIP 60090)
- 38,340
- Area average commute
- 26.8 min
- Area median age
- 39.1
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 60090; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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