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Wheeler High School

Valparaiso, IN

PublicHigh · Grades 9–12
587 W 300 N, Valparaiso, IN 46385(219) 759-2561
Federal accountability rating
Indiana Department of Education

Meets Expectations for 2024–25.

High school

E/La academic achievement
Meets Expectations
Math academic achievement
Meets Expectations
Graduation rate
Exceeds Expectations
Strength of diploma
Meets Expectations
Addressing chronic absenteeism
Approaches Expectations
School yearOverall school rating
2022–23Meets Expectations
2023–24Meets Expectations
2024–25Meets Expectations
Test scores
Indiana Department of Education · ILEARN

Biology

88 students tested

75.0% at or above proficiency in 2025–26.

  • Above proficiency31
  • At proficiency35
  • Approaching proficiency22
  • Below proficiency0
Measure2023–242024–252025–26
Students tested938888
Proficient58.1%68.2%75.0%
Discipline
U.S. Department of Education

3.6% of students were suspended out of school at least once in 2023–24.

Measure2021–222023–24
Enrolled in the fall435417
Suspended out of school7.6% · 333.6% · 15
Suspended in school4.4% · 195.5% · 23
Expelled0.7% · 30.5% · 2
Attendance
Indiana Department of Education

9.2% of students were chronically absent in 2024–25.

Measure2022–232023–242024–25
Total student count432421390
Chronically absent8.1% · 3512.6% · 539.2% · 36

Chronically absent means missing 10% or more of the school days a student was enrolled.

School Profile

Location

Rural, Fringe

Enrollment

417 students

Student-Teacher Ratio

11:1

Principal

Ryan Kruszka

Demographics
Hispanic/Latino13.7%
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White80.3%
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Black or African American2.2%
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Asian0.5%
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Two or More Races2.6%
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American Indian or Alaska Native0.7%
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Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0.0%
x
Public school directory

NCES ID 181170001873

District
Union Township School Corp
Status
Open
School category
Regular School
Charter
No
Virtual instruction
No virtual instruction
Enrollment
417 students
Teachers (FTE)
36.5

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