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#1319 of 2,221 schools in MO
Wheaton High
High School · Wheaton R-iii · Wheaton, MO
A Wheaton R-iii high school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 249, Wheaton, MO 64874
- Math 27% proficient (2022)
- Reading 42% proficient (2022)
- 84.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Wheaton High score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 8 points since 2019, reaching 35% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 43% (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 28 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
54.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Wheaton High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 22Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Low147/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Wheaton), 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
$36,250
Median home value
$99,100
Median rent
$466/mo
College educated
8.2%
Homeownership
62.1%
Poverty rate
30.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 64874; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Wheaton R-iii
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $11,107NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 26.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Wheaton High is listed in WHEATON R-III; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Wheaton High
Wheaton High is a public high school in Wheaton, MO, part of Wheaton R-iii, serving approximately 182 students in grades 7th-12th with a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,319 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Wheaton High
What grades does Wheaton High serve?
Wheaton High serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Wheaton High?
Wheaton High has an enrollment of approximately 182 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wheaton High?
The student-teacher ratio at Wheaton High is 12.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Wheaton High rank in MO?
Wheaton High ranks #1,319 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Wheaton High's MySchoolScout rating?
Wheaton High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Wheaton High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Wheaton High has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Wheaton High a charter school?
No, Wheaton High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Wheaton High a Title I school?
No, Wheaton High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Wheaton High?
54.4% of students at Wheaton High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 182
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Barry County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.2%
- Phone
- (417) 652-7249
- 4-Year Graduation
- 84.5%
- Area population (ZIP 64874)
- 461
- Area median age
- 35.4
Official sources & links
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 · 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.
- 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 64874; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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