Wheeler County High School

Wheeler County
50 Snowhill Rd
Alamo, GA 30411
254 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Wheeler County High School, located in Alamo, Georgia, serves as the primary secondary education hub for the Wheeler County School District. As a small, rural public high school, it functions as a central pillar of the local community, emphasizing a close-knit learning environment. The school is committed to preparing its students for post-secondary success, whether that involves transitioning to college, vocational training, or the workforce, by providing a core curriculum complemented by various extracurricular activities.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Wheeler County School System, which focuses on fostering academic growth, personal development, and community engagement. By leveraging its location in a tight-knit Georgia town, the school prioritizes individualized attention and supportive teacher-student relationships. Students at Wheeler County High have access to standard state-mandated coursework alongside opportunities to participate in athletics and student organizations, all aimed at cultivating well-rounded graduates ready to meet the challenges of the modern world.
254
Total Students
21.0
Full-Time Teachers
12.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
65.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    137 (53.9%)
  • Black
    92 (36.2%)
  • Hispanic
    21 (8.3%)
  • Two or More
    4 (1.6%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Wheeler County
Phone: (912)568-7166
Website: http://wheelercountyschools.org
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 254
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 21.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 167
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 9 66
Grade 10 69
Grade 11 64
Grade 12 55
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Telfair Alternative Preparation School
Telfair County
18 Students
212 Huckabee St
Mc Rae Helena, GA 31055 (9.9 miles away)
High School 6th - 12th