Phillis Wheatley High School is a secondary school located at 4801 Providence Street in Houston, Texas, United States with a ZIP code of 77020. Wheatley is a part of the Houston Independent School District. Wheatley, named after Phillis Wheatley, is located inside the 610 Loop in the Fifth Ward.
Serving 537 students in grades 9-12, Wheatley High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 537 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 70-74% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wheatley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Wheatley High School's student population of 537 students has declined by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
537 students
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
Year Founded
1927
Colors
White, Black, Purple
School Calendar
Campus Size
14 acres (5.7 ha)
School Rankings
Wheatley High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wheatley High School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#7757 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
45%
54%
Black
54%
13%
White
1%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-74%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wheatley High School's ranking?
Wheatley High School is ranked #7757 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Wheatley High School often compared to?
Wheatley High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Furr High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Wheatley High School?
The graduation rate of Wheatley High School is 70-74%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Wheatley High School?
537 students attend Wheatley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Wheatley High School students are Black, 45% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wheatley High School?
Wheatley High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Wheatley High School offer ?
Wheatley High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Wheatley High School part of?
Wheatley High School is part of Houston Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Wheatley High School located?
Wheatley High School is located in the Northside neighborhood of Houston, TX. There are 58 other public schools located in Northside.
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