How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Wheatley High School | Yes Prep - 5th Ward |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Houston, TX | Houston, TX |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 537 | 933 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 9.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 96.5% | 91.3% |
| Charter School | No | Yes |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Wheatley High School | Yes Prep - 5th Ward |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $13,072 | $13,353 |
| District | Houston ISD | YES Prep Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Wheatley High School | Yes Prep - 5th Ward |
|---|---|---|
| White | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| African American | 53.8% | 6.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 44.9% | 92.2% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 0.4% | 0.1% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Wheatley High School | Yes Prep - 5th Ward |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 8 | 11 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 247:1 | 318:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 44.3% | 31.3% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 175 | 196 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.