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:
29th of 145 Connecticut High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $20,693 Help


Feeder schools for Wheeler High School:

Elementary:    North Stonington Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  8.4 Help
Number of students:  343

Racial breakdown:

White:
89.2%
Hispanic:
4.4%
Two or more races:
2.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  19% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Wheeler High School ranks better than 67.2% of middle schools in Connecticut. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 68.21. (See more...)
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Compare Details Wheeler High School ranks better than 80% of high schools in Connecticut. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 79.82. (See more...)
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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.
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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.
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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 82nd of 250 Connecticut public middle schools. (See Wheeler High School in the ranking list.)

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White students:

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

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North Stonington School District:

SchoolDigger ranks North Stonington School District 42nd 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2017 77.37 60th 250 76.0%
2018 78.44 56th 249 77.5%
2019 86.59 29th 259 88.8%
2021 84.73 40th 275 85.5%
2022 91.82 10th 250 96.0%
2023 83.56 39th 249 84.3%
2024 68.21 82nd 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 30th 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 23rd 167 86.2%
2021 81.39 43rd 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.80 55th 168 67.3%
2019 74.54 38th 166 77.1%
2021 72.16 42nd 175 76.0%
2022 87.81 8th 151 94.7%
2023 72.09 42nd 158 73.4%
2024 42.78 94th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2007 70.63 63rd 176 64.2%
2008 75.30 44th 176 75.0%
2009 62.94 86th 176 51.1%
2010 63.18 95th 186 48.9%
2011 70.71 81st 189 57.1%
2012 68.88 82nd 188 56.4%
2013 63.09 99th 193 48.7%
2015 64.59 73rd 196 62.8%
2016 79.46 34th 132 74.2%
2017 66.26 54th 140 61.4%
2019 88.00 19th 121 84.3%
2021 56.85 94th 200 53.0%
2022 89.62 14th 139 89.9%
2024 79.82 29th 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 111th 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 49th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2019 79.17 26th 113 77.0%
2021 39.91 99th 155 36.1%
2022 77.56 26th 117 77.8%
2024 64.03 38th 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.

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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 Not Specified Total
1988 357 3 0 1 2 n/a n/a 0 363
1989 336 3 1 2 2 n/a n/a 0 344
1990 326 2 3 2 2 n/a n/a 0 335
1991 335 0 5 2 1 n/a n/a 0 343
1992 334 1 6 3 1 n/a n/a 0 345
1993 227 1 5 1 1 n/a n/a 0 235
1994 213 1 6 1 1 n/a n/a 0 222
1995 224 1 6 2 3 n/a n/a 0 236
1996 224 1 6 2 3 n/a n/a 0 236
1997 227 1 4 5 3 n/a n/a 0 240
1998 245 1 3 5 2 n/a n/a 0 256
1999 266 1 4 5 4 n/a n/a 0 280
2000 264 1 6 3 5 n/a n/a 0 279
2001 271 3 5 3 3 n/a n/a 0 285
2002 245 8 3 4 3 n/a n/a 0 263
2003 245 8 3 4 3 n/a n/a 0 263
2004 254 8 2 4 4 n/a n/a 0 272
2005 252 9 4 4 5 n/a n/a 0 274
2006 192 5 5 2 4 n/a n/a 0 208
2007 213 1 8 5 4 n/a n/a 0 231
2008 220 5 8 5 7 n/a n/a 0 245
2009 208 2 7 5 6 n/a n/a 0 228
2010 210 3 5 4 4 n/a n/a 0 226
2011 209 2 5 5 3 0 0 0 224
2012 201 7 0 3 0 0 5 0 216
2013 186 9 3 3 1 0 1 0 203
2014 200 9 2 5 1 0 1 0 218
2015 176 7 4 5 1 0 3 0 196
2016 171 3 4 7 1 0 3 0 189
2017 319 5 8 14 2 1 10 0 359
2018 313 6 9 13 3 1 12 0 357
2019 311 4 7 9 5 1 18 0 355
2020 269 3 6 12 5 1 18 0 314
2021 275 4 4 15 5 0 15 0 318
2022 289 4 5 13 2 0 15 0 328
2023 306 3 6 15 3 0 10 0 343

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

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

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

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YearTotal 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

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 29th of 259 Middle schoolsRanks 39th of 249 Middle schools
 4.5%
Ranks 19th of 121 High schoolsRanks 14th 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)85.156.9
 28.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (North Stonington School District)85.156.9
 28.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)56.148.8
 7.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Wheeler High School)63.869
 5.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (North Stonington School District)63.869
 5.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)46.139.9
 6.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Wheeler High School)78.767.2
 11.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (North Stonington School District)78.767.2
 11.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)55.848.5
 7.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Wheeler High School)65.662.3
 3.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (North Stonington School District)65.662.3
 3.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)43.536.2
 7.3%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Wheeler High School)8085.7
 5.7%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (North Stonington School District)8085.7
 5.7%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)61.655.6
 6%
11th Grade Math (Wheeler High School)66.751.8
 14.9%
   11th Grade Math (North Stonington School District)66.751.8
 14.9%
   11th Grade Math (Connecticut)40.634.8
 5.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students355343
 3.4%
African American43
 25%
American Indian53
 40%
Asian76
 14.3%
Hispanic915
 66.7%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White311306
 1.6%
Two or More Races1810
 44.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients15.5%19%
 3.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Wheeler High School

Students at Wheeler High School are 89% White, 4% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 343 students attended Wheeler High School.

Wheeler High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : North Stonington Elementary School

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


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Connecticut Department of Education.

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