Serving 1,490 students in grades 9-12, Wheeling Park High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 11% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,490 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Graduation Rate: 98% (Top 5% in WV)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 30% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wheeling Park High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Wheeling Park High School's student population of 1,490 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 111 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,490 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
111 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Wheeling Park High School ranks within the top 50% of all 627 schools in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wheeling Park High School is 0.30, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.21. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#234 out of 627 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
28%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
2%
2%
Black
6%
4%
White
83%
89%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
98%
91%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wheeling Park High School's ranking?
Wheeling Park High School is ranked #234 out of 627 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in West Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% WV state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% WV state average).
What is the graduation rate of Wheeling Park High School?
The graduation rate of Wheeling Park High School is 98%, which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 91%.
How many students attend Wheeling Park High School?
1,490 students attend Wheeling Park High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Wheeling Park High School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wheeling Park High School?
Wheeling Park High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Wheeling Park High School offer ?
Wheeling Park High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Wheeling Park High School part of?
Wheeling Park High School is part of Ohio County Schools School District.
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