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Wheelersburg High School

High School · Wheelersburg Local · Wheelersburg, OH

A Wheelersburg Local high school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.

800 Pirate Dr, Wheelersburg, OH 45694

  • Math 42% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 82% proficient (2021)
  • 87.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.3Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-2.35 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics7.3Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency42% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency82% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency62% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)54% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+8.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile61th
College Readiness5.7Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate87%
AP Participation8.4%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.5Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio25.7:1
District spending per student$11,006
Chronic Absenteeism10.6%

Students at Wheelersburg High School score 62% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.

Math Proficiency42%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency82%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 15 points since 2018, to 62% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
87%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
92%
ELA
98%
2012
Math
92%
ELA
98%
2013
Math
92%
ELA
98%
2014
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2015
Math
85%
ELA
82%
2016
Math
95%
ELA
87%
2017
Math
62%
ELA
92%
2018
Math
62%
ELA
92%
2019
Math
62%
ELA
92%
2020*
Math
42%
ELA
82%
2021*
Math
42%
ELA
82%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 77% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 91% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 26 test records from OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

30.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Wheelersburg 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.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 9Car-Dependent
  • Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average665/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$64,482

Median home value

$197,500

Median rent

$784/mo

College educated

24.4%

Homeownership

76.3%

Poverty rate

12.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 45694; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
8.4% participation·State avg: 2.3 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics4sports offered
2 boys'·2 girls'·4 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Sciotoville Community SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified7.4K–123.4 mi389Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Wheelersburg Local

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#3 of 3
District spending per student
$11,006NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
14.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Wheelersburg High School is listed in Wheelersburg Local; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Wheelersburg High School

Wheelersburg High School is a public high school in Wheelersburg, OH, part of Wheelersburg Local, serving approximately 462 students in grades 9th-12th with a 25.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,286 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 91% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Wheelersburg High School

What grades does Wheelersburg High School serve?

Wheelersburg High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Wheelersburg High School?

Wheelersburg High School has an enrollment of approximately 462 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Wheelersburg High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Wheelersburg High School is 25.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Wheelersburg High School rank in OH?

Wheelersburg High School ranks #2,286 of 3,441 schools in OH.

What is Wheelersburg High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Wheelersburg High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Wheelersburg High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Wheelersburg High School has 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 91% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Wheelersburg High School a charter school?

No, Wheelersburg High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Wheelersburg High School a Title I school?

No, Wheelersburg High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Wheelersburg High School?

30.1% of students at Wheelersburg High School 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
9th – 12th
Enrollment
462
Student-Teacher Ratio
25.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
18
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Scioto County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
10.6%
4-Year Graduation
87.0%
Area population (ZIP 45694)
12,763
Area average commute
29.8 min
Area median age
41.4
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 · 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.
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 45694; 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; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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