Enrollment
1,743
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Wheeling, IL
Wheeling High School
Federal NCES profile for Wheeling High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 170417000117
👥 S:T ratio 36
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wheeling High School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Illinois schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Illinois.
- #6 of 7
- public schools in Wheeling · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 1,743
- students enrolled
Wheeling High School has class sizes larger than 81% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wheeling High School ranks #6 of 7 public schools in Wheeling, IL.
School address
District: Township Hsd 214 · Illinois
NCES ID 170417000117 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
110.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wheeling High School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Wheeling High School
Wheeling High School is a large high school in Wheeling, Illinois, enrolling 1,743 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Illinois, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,743 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (64%) and White (25%) (diversity index 53/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 31 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 218 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Township Hsd 214 spends $25,712 per pupil, 51% above the Illinois average, a better-resourced district than most.
Township Hsd 214 also operates Prospect High School (2,245 students) and John Hersey High School (2,040 students) alongside Wheeling High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Wheeling High School compares
Wheeling High School on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16:1 | ▲ 14% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,743 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,743
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
16:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 81% in Illinois - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
34.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$25,712
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors8.0 FTE
Per 218 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 71 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 1,743 Top 3% in Illinois - larger than 97% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 110.0
Students per teacher 16:1 +14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 170417000117
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 64.0%
White 24.6%
Asian 6.0%
African American 3.1%
Two or More 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 64.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.5, Wheeling High School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 31
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 8.0
Students per counselor 218:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 34.5%
In-school suspensions 5
Out-of-school suspensions 71
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Township Hsd 214, which includes Wheeling High School.
$25,712
Per student
+51%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+55%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 74.8%
State 21.3%
Federal 3.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Wheeling High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prospect High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| John Hersey High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Buffalo Grove High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rolling Meadows High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Elk Grove High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wheeling High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,245
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 2,040
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 2,021
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,956
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,906
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Wheeling High School
How many students attend Wheeling High School?
Wheeling High School has 1,743 students enrolled. It is a high school in Wheeling, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wheeling High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wheeling High School is 16:1, which is 14% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wheeling High School?
The largest demographic group at Wheeling High School is Hispanic or Latino at 64.0% of enrollment, in Wheeling, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wheeling High School?
Wheeling High School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Wheeling High School rank among public schools in Wheeling?
By Resource Investment Index, Wheeling High School ranks #6 of 7 public schools in Wheeling, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Wheeling on the city page.
Is Wheeling High School a good school?
Wheeling High School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Illinois schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Illinois. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Township Hsd 214?
Besides Wheeling High School, Township Hsd 214 also operates Prospect High School (2,245 students), John Hersey High School (2,040 students), and Buffalo Grove High School (2,021 students). See the Township Hsd 214 district page for the complete list.