Wheeler High School

www.prentisscountyschools.com

577 Students

Other Pre-K - 12th

School Overview

Wheeler High School, located in Wheeler, Mississippi, serves as a vital educational institution within the Prentiss County School District. As an attendance center, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with personal development. It serves students across various grade levels, working to prepare them for post-secondary success by emphasizing core curriculum standards while also encouraging participation in extracurricular activities that help students build character and community connections.

The school is deeply integrated into the small-town fabric of Wheeler, functioning as a central hub for the local student body. Through its official online presence, the institution maintains communication with parents and community members, providing resources regarding school calendars, faculty information, and district-wide policies. By prioritizing a supportive learning atmosphere and consistent attendance, Wheeler High School aims to equip its students with the skills and discipline necessary to transition successfully into higher education or the workforce.

577

Total Students

51.4

Full-Time Teachers

11.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

65.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wheeler High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	528
Hispanic	2
Black	22
Asian	1
Two or More	24

White
528 (91.5%)
Two or More
24 (4.2%)
Black
22 (3.8%)
Hispanic
2 (0.3%)
Asian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Prentiss County School District
Phone:	(662)365-2535
Website:	http://www.prentisscountyschools.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 12th
Total Students:	577
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	51.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.2
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	279
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	100

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 10

Kindergarten 58

Grade 1 48

Grade 2 51

Grade 3 54

Grade 4 47

Grade 5 33

Grade 6 43

Grade 7 47

Grade 8 39

Grade 9 37