Is Wheeler High School a good school?

Wheeler High School ranks 29 th of 145 Connecticut high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Wheeler High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 330 students attended Wheeler High School.

What is the racial makeup of Wheeler High School?

Students at Wheeler High School are 90% White, 5% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

What schools feed into Wheeler High School?

Wheeler High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : North Stonington Elementary School

Wheeler High School

Summary:

Wheeler High School is a public high school located in North Stonington, Connecticut, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 343 students. The school is part of the Ledyard School District, which is ranked 42 out of 158 districts in Connecticut and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Wheeler High School consistently performs above the state average in standardized test scores, with 77.2% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in SAT/English Language Arts and 69.6% proficient or better in NGSS/Science in 2023-2024. The school's performance in mathematics is also strong, with 57.9% of 8th-grade students proficient or better in SBAC/Mathematics in 2023-2024, compared to the state average of 38.2%. Wheeler High School's academic performance has been recognized, with the school ranking 29th out of 145 Connecticut high schools in 2023-2024 and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. However, the school has a predominantly white student population, with 89.21% of students identifying as white in the 2022-2023 school year, which is lower in racial diversity compared to nearby schools like Marine Science Magnet High School and Norwich Free Academy.

Wheeler High School stands out for its small student-teacher ratio of 8.4 in the 2022-2023 school year, which is lower than the nearby schools like Griswold High School (10.4) and Norwich Free Academy (11.7). While the school's racial diversity is lower compared to some nearby schools, it is important to consider the broader demographic context of the local Ledyard School District community, which also has a predominantly white population. Overall, Wheeler High School's consistent academic performance, small class sizes, and strong focus on core subjects make it a standout option for families in the North Stonington area.

Detail:

Public 7-12

297 Norwich/Westerly Rd.
North Stonington, CT 06359

(860) 535-0377

District: North Stonington School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
29^th of 145 Connecticut High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $20,693

Feeder schools for Wheeler High School:

Elementary:

North Stonington Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 7.8

Number of students: 330

Racial breakdown:

White:

90.3%

Hispanic:

4.5%

Two or more races:

1.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 20.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Wheeler High School ranks better than 67.2% of middle schools in Connecticut. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 68.21. (See more...)

Compare Details Wheeler High School ranks better than 80% of high schools in Connecticut. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 79.82. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Wheeler High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (90.3%), Hispanic (4.5%), two or more races (1.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 20.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Wheeler High School is 7.8. (See more...)

Compare Wheeler High School employs 42 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Wheeler High School is $20,693.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Wheeler High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Wheeler High School 82^nd of 250 Connecticut public middle schools. (See Wheeler High School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

SchoolDigger ranks Wheeler High School 29^th of 145 Connecticut public high schools. (See Wheeler High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

North Stonington School District:

SchoolDigger ranks North Stonington School District 42^nd of 158 Connecticut school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Wheeler High School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Wheeler High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CT State Percentile
2017	77.37	60^th	250	76.0%
2018	78.44	56^th	249	77.5%
2019	86.59	29^th	259	88.8%
2021	84.73	40^th	275	85.5%
2022	91.82	10^th	250	96.0%
2023	83.56	39^th	249	84.3%
2024	68.21	82^nd	250	67.2%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Wheeler High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	84.14	30^th	235	87.2%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Wheeler High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	85.38	23^rd	167	86.2%
2021	81.39	43^rd	224	80.8%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Wheeler High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CT State Percentile
2018	65.80	55^th	168	67.3%
2019	74.54	38^th	166	77.1%
2021	72.16	42^nd	175	76.0%
2022	87.81	8^th	151	94.7%
2023	72.09	42^nd	158	73.4%
2024	42.78	94^th	154	39.0%

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Data source: test scores: Connecticut Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Wheeler High School

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Rank History for all high school students at Wheeler High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile
2007	70.63	63^rd	176	64.2%
2008	75.30	44^th	176	75.0%
2009	62.94	86^th	176	51.1%
2010	63.18	95^th	186	48.9%
2011	70.71	81^st	189	57.1%
2012	68.88	82^nd	188	56.4%
2013	63.09	99^th	193	48.7%
2015	64.59	73^rd	196	62.8%
2016	79.46	34^th	132	74.2%
2017	66.26	54^th	140	61.4%
2019	88.00	19^th	121	84.3%
2021	56.85	94^th	200	53.0%
2022	89.62	14^th	139	89.9%
2024	79.82	29^th	145	80.0%

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Rank History for high school Female students at Wheeler High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	36.61	111^th	189	41.3%

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Rank History for high school Male students at Wheeler High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	73.88	49^th	182	73.1%

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Rank History for high school White students at Wheeler High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile
2019	79.17	26^th	113	77.0%
2021	39.91	99^th	155	36.1%
2022	77.56	26^th	117	77.8%
2024	64.03	38^th	116	67.2%

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Data source: test scores: Connecticut Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Connecticut State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Wheeler High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	357	3	0	1	2	n/a	n/a	363
1989	336	3	1	2	2	n/a	n/a	344
1990	326	2	3	2	2	n/a	n/a	335
1991	335	0	5	2	1	n/a	n/a	343
1992	334	1	6	3	1	n/a	n/a	345
1993	227	1	5	1	1	n/a	n/a	235
1994	213	1	6	1	1	n/a	n/a	222
1995	224	1	6	2	3	n/a	n/a	236
1996	224	1	6	2	3	n/a	n/a	236
1997	227	1	4	5	3	n/a	n/a	240
1998	245	1	3	5	2	n/a	n/a	256
1999	266	1	4	5	4	n/a	n/a	280
2000	264	1	6	3	5	n/a	n/a	279
2001	271	3	5	3	3	n/a	n/a	285
2002	245	8	3	4	3	n/a	n/a	263
2003	245	8	3	4	3	n/a	n/a	263
2004	254	8	2	4	4	n/a	n/a	272
2005	252	9	4	4	5	n/a	n/a	274
2006	192	5	5	2	4	n/a	n/a	208
2007	213	1	8	5	4	n/a	n/a	231
2008	220	5	8	5	7	n/a	n/a	245
2009	208	2	7	5	6	n/a	n/a	228
2010	210	3	5	4	4	n/a	n/a	226
2011	209	2	5	5	3	0	0	224
2012	201	7	0	3	0	0	5	216
2013	186	9	3	3	1	0	1	203
2014	200	9	2	5	1	0	1	218
2015	176	7	4	5	1	0	3	196
2016	171	3	4	7	1	0	3	189
2017	319	5	8	14	2	1	10	359
2018	313	6	9	13	3	1	12	357
2019	311	4	7	9	5	1	18	355
2020	269	3	6	12	5	1	18	314
2021	275	4	4	15	5	0	15	318
2022	289	4	5	13	2	0	15	328
2023	306	3	6	15	3	0	10	343
2024	298	3	5	15	3	0	6	330

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Wheeler High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	363	33.0	11.0	n/a
1989	344	34.0	10.1	n/a
1990	335	34.0	9.8	n/a
1991	343	33.0	10.3	n/a
1992	345	32.0	10.7	1.7
1993	235	21.6	10.9	0
1994	222	20.7	10.7	5.4
1995	236	23.8	9.9	2.5
1996	236	23.8	9.9	2.5
1997	240	21.9	11.0	3.8
1998	256	21.2	12.1	2
1999	280	22.0	12.7	4.3
2000	279	22.1	12.6	4.7
2001	285	23.4	12.2	n/a
2002	263	26.3	10.0	7.6
2003	263	26.3	10.0	7.6
2004	272	27.8	9.8	11.8
2005	274	26.2	10.5	n/a
2006	208	24.1	8.6	16.3
2007	231	22.8	10.1	16.5
2008	245	25.6	9.6	14.3
2009	228	26.5	9.1	14
2010	226	24.8	9.1	14.2
2011	224	26.2	8.5	13.8
2012	216	25.1	8.6	12.5
2013	203	23.7	8.5	15.3
2014	218	24.6	8.8	15.1
2015	196	24.0	8.1	17.3
2016	189	25.0	7.5	18
2017	359	44.3	8.0	13.4
2018	357	42.7	8.3	10.6
2019	355	42.9	8.2	15.5
2020	314	38.8	8.0	21
2021	318	34.5	9.2	20.1
2022	328	36.7	8.9	21.6
2023	343	40.7	8.4	19
2024	330	42.0	7.8	20.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Wheeler High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	363	33.0	11.0	n/a
1989	344	34.0	10.1	n/a
1990	335	34.0	9.8	n/a
1991	343	33.0	10.3	n/a
1992	345	32.0	10.7	1.7
1993	235	21.6	10.9	0
1994	222	20.7	10.7	5.4
1995	236	23.8	9.9	2.5
1996	236	23.8	9.9	2.5
1997	240	21.9	11.0	3.8
1998	256	21.2	12.1	2
1999	280	22.0	12.7	4.3
2000	279	22.1	12.6	4.7
2001	285	23.4	12.2	n/a
2002	263	26.3	10.0	7.6
2003	263	26.3	10.0	7.6
2004	272	27.8	9.8	11.8
2005	274	26.2	10.5	n/a
2006	208	24.1	8.6	16.3
2007	231	22.8	10.1	16.5
2008	245	25.6	9.6	14.3
2009	228	26.5	9.1	14
2010	226	24.8	9.1	14.2
2011	224	26.2	8.5	13.8
2012	216	25.1	8.6	12.5
2013	203	23.7	8.5	15.3
2014	218	24.6	8.8	15.1
2015	196	24.0	8.1	17.3
2016	189	25.0	7.5	18
2017	359	44.3	8.0	13.4
2018	357	42.7	8.3	10.6
2019	355	42.9	8.2	15.5
2020	314	38.8	8.0	21
2021	318	34.5	9.2	20.1
2022	328	36.7	8.9	21.6
2023	343	40.7	8.4	19
2024	330	42.0	7.8	20.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Wheeler High School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$18,668
2019	$20,252
2020	$20,580
2021	$22,567
2022	$19,753
2023	$20,693

Data source: Connecticut Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Wheeler High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 29^th of 259 Middle schools	Ranks 39^th of 249 Middle schools	4.5%
Ranks 19^th of 121 High schools	Ranks 14^th of 139 High schools	5.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Wheeler High School)	85.1	56.9	28.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (North Stonington School District)	85.1	56.9	28.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)	56.1	48.8	7.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Wheeler High School)	63.8	69	5.2%
7th Grade Mathematics (North Stonington School District)	63.8	69	5.2%
7th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)	46.1	39.9	6.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Wheeler High School)	78.7	67.2	11.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (North Stonington School District)	78.7	67.2	11.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)	55.8	48.5	7.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Wheeler High School)	65.6	62.3	3.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (North Stonington School District)	65.6	62.3	3.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)	43.5	36.2	7.3%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Wheeler High School)	80	85.7	5.7%
11th Grade English Language Arts (North Stonington School District)	80	85.7	5.7%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)	61.6	55.6	6%
11th Grade Math (Wheeler High School)	66.7	51.8	14.9%
11th Grade Math (North Stonington School District)	66.7	51.8	14.9%
11th Grade Math (Connecticut)	40.6	34.8	5.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	355	343	3.4%
African American	4	3	25%
American Indian	5	3	40%
Asian	7	6	14.3%
Hispanic	9	15	66.7%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	311	306	1.6%
Two or More Races	18	10	44.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	15.5%	19%	3.5%

Schools Near Wheeler High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				NGSS Science (2024)	SAT English Language Arts (2024)	SAT Math (2024)	SBAC English Language Arts (2024)		SBAC Mathematics (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NGSS Science 11th Grade	SAT English Language Arts 11th Grade	SAT Math 11th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 7th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 8th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 7th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 8th Grade	Total
Wheeler High School	Public	7-12	297 Norwich/Westerly Rd.	North Stonington	06359	New London County	North Stonington School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 535-0377	330	42	7.8	20.9%	298 (90.3%)	3 (0.9%)	15 (4.5%)	5 (1.5%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.8%)	79.8	29^th of 145 public high schools	80.0%					(n/a)	69.6	77.2	36.8	64.7	47.4	52.9	57.9	$20,693
Stonington High School	Public	9-12	176 South Broad St.	Pawcatuck	06379	New London County	Stonington School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 599-5781	556	46	11.9	22.5%	476 (85.6%)	4 (0.7%)	39 (7.0%)	9 (1.6%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	25 (4.5%)	89.9	12^th of 145 public high schools	91.7%		85.9	21^st of 142 public high schools	85.2%	9	80.2	83.2	46.6					$22,245
Ledyard High School	Public	9-12	24 Gallup Hill Rd.	Ledyard	06339	New London County	Ledyard School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 464-9600	746	64	11.6	33.1%	534 (71.6%)	29 (3.9%)	87 (11.7%)	17 (2.3%)	23 (3.1%)	4 (0.5%)	51 (6.8%)	58.2	62^nd of 145 public high schools	57.2%					(n/a)	56.9	59.5	26.6					$18,778
Robert E. Fitch High School	Public	9-12	101 Groton Long Point Road	Groton	06340	New London County	Groton School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 449-7200	1,019	93	10.9	59.9%	439 (43.1%)	86 (8.4%)	270 (26.5%)	69 (6.8%)	9 (0.9%)	4 (0.4%)	139 (13.6%)								(n/a)	41.9							$21,767
Ella T. Grasso Technical High School	Public	9-12	189 Fort Hill Rd.	Groton	06340	New London County	Connecticut Technical Education and Career System	No	No	No	No	(860) 448-0220	674	61	11.0	49.3%	276 (40.9%)	44 (6.5%)	256 (38.0%)	5 (0.7%)	7 (1.0%)	1 (0.1%)	76 (11.3%)	38.3	82^nd of 145 public high schools	43.4%		37.2	82^nd of 142 public high schools	42.3%		58.4	36.8	15.5					$26,701
Griswold Soule Street Academy	Public	7-12	22 Soule Street	Jewett City	06351	New London County	Griswold School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 376-9129	11	1	11.0	72.7%	6 (54.5%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (36.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (9.1%)								(n/a)								$44,574
Marine Science Magnet High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	130 Shennecossett Road	Groton	06340	New London County	Learn	No	Yes	No	No	(860) 434-4800	271	24	11.2	32.8%	176 (64.9%)	3 (1.1%)	52 (19.2%)	12 (4.4%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (9.2%)	76.3	35^th of 145 public high schools	75.9%		87.3	18^th of 142 public high schools	87.3%	17	65.1	72.3	36.9					$18,396
Griswold High School	Public	9-12	267 Slater Ave.	Griswold	06351	New London County	Griswold School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 376-7640	578	52	11.2	51.0%	422 (73.0%)	14 (2.4%)	88 (15.2%)	9 (1.6%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (6.9%)								(n/a)								$18,154
Norwich Free Academy	Public	9-12	305 Broadway	Norwich	06360	New London County	Norwich Free Academy District	No	No	No	No	(860) 887-2505	2,001	147	13.6	54.8%	860 (43.0%)	286 (14.3%)	577 (28.8%)	111 (5.5%)	23 (1.1%)	8 (0.4%)	123 (6.1%)	36.6	83^rd of 145 public high schools	42.8%		35.6	84^th of 142 public high schools	40.8%	1	39.9	47.6	20.4
Three Rivers Middle College Magnet School	Public, Magnet	11-12	574 New London Turnpike	Norwich	06360	New London County	Learn	No	Yes	No	Yes	(860) 215-9055	81	6	14.7	60.5%	42 (51.9%)	8 (9.9%)	17 (21.0%)	2 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (13.6%)	70.9	42^nd of 145 public high schools	71.0%					(n/a)		71.4	34.3					$16,956

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