Wheeling Park High School

As a high-enrollment four-year high school in Wheeling, West Virginia, Wheeling Park High School educates 1,427 students from grades 9 through 12, run under Ohio County Schools. Enrollment runs roughly 123% larger than the state mean of about 640.

Ohio County Schools runs 14 schools in total, collectively educating 4,718 students. Wheeling Park High School is one of those campuses.

For racial and ethnic makeup, Wheeling Park High School lists that nearly all students (85%) are White. Other groups include 6% Black, 5% multiracial, 2% Hispanic.

Looking at the economic backdrop, On paper, Wheeling Park High School has 106 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 13.5:1. The state averages about 13.8:1, putting this campus right in line with peers.

In the broader community, the surrounding county (Ohio County) records that median household earnings sit near $57,094, 34% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate sits near 12%. In all, Ohio County runs 15 public schools (combined enrollment of about 5,215 students), of which Wheeling Park High School is one.

Triadelphia Middle School is the nearest neighboring public school, about 1.3 miles from this campus. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.

Geographically, the school is in a low-density area.

Trend over the last 7 years. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Wheeling Park High School has declined 4%, going from 1,481 students in 2018 to 1,427 in 2025.

On allk12, posts here usually surface around pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. The community welcomes input from current and former families.