Wheeling Park High School

1976 Park View Rd
Wheeling, WV 26003

wphs.ohio.k12.wv.us/

1,427 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Wheeling Park High School, located in Wheeling, West Virginia, serves as the primary public secondary institution for Ohio County Schools. Since opening in 1976, the school has established itself as a comprehensive educational facility, offering a wide array of academic programs ranging from traditional college preparatory courses to specialized career and technical education (CTE) pathways. The campus is known for its expansive facilities, which support a diverse student body and are integrated into the broader Wheeling community.

Beyond its academic offerings, Wheeling Park is well-regarded for its robust extracurricular culture, particularly in athletics, performing arts, and student leadership. The school maintains a strong commitment to fostering school spirit and civic engagement, frequently hosting regional events and competitions. As the sole public high school in the county, it plays a central role in the district’s identity, emphasizing both scholastic achievement and the development of well-rounded students prepared for post-secondary success.

1,427

Total Students

105.8

Full-Time Teachers

13.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wheeling Park High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,207
Hispanic	29
Black	89
Asian	21
Two or More	77
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

White
1,207 (84.6%)
Black
89 (6.2%)
Two or More
77 (5.4%)
Hispanic
29 (2.0%)
Asian
21 (1.5%)
American Indian
2 (0.1%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Ohio County Schools
Phone:	(304)243-0400
Website:	http://wphs.ohio.k12.wv.us/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,427
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	105.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
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 9 322

Grade 10 369

Grade 11 363

Grade 12 373