Wheatley H S
Houston, TX · Houston ISD · Grades 9-12
1,081st of 1,669 Texas high schools statewide · better than 35%▲ Improving
Wheatley H S ranking
SchoolRow ranks Wheatley H S 1,081st of 1,669 Texas high schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 35% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 12th in 2019 to 35th in 2025 — improving.
Wheatley H S test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 389 students tested
Wheatley H S students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 616 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 55.1% | 56.3% | ▲ 1.2 pts | |
| Hispanic | 43.7% | 42.9% | ▼ 0.8 pts |
Homes near Wheatley H S
Typical home value $165K in zip 77020 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
High schools near Wheatley H S
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 8Yes Prep - 5Th WardYes Prep Public Schools Inc · 0.6 mi away · charter470th of 1,669
ELA 59% · Math 53% - 7Mickey Leland College Prep Acad for Young MenHouston ISD · 1 mi away659th of 1,669
ELA 48% · Math 50% - 8Middle College H S at Hcc FragaHouston ISD · 1.5 mi away417th of 1,669
ELA 43% · Math 73% - 10East Early College H SHouston ISD · 1.6 mi away63rd of 1,669
ELA 88% · Math 72% - 1Texans Can Academy - Houston NorthTexans Can Academies · 2.4 mi away · charter1,639th of 1,669
ELA 7% · Math 3% - 5Northside H SHouston ISD · 2.5 mi away850th of 1,669
ELA 40% · Math 46% - –Harris County Juvenile Detention CenterExcel Academy · 2.5 mi away · charter
- 10Eastwood AcademyHouston ISD · 2.6 mi away102nd of 1,669
ELA 90% · Math 61%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Wheatley H S in?
Wheatley H S is part of the Houston ISD district in Houston, Texas.
Is Wheatley H S a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Wheatley H S 1,081st of 1,669 Texas high schools (better than 35% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Wheatley H S?
Black 56%, Hispanic 43% (616 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Wheatley H S cost?
The typical home value in zip code 77020 is $165K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR), low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.