Washington Heights Expeditionary Learning School (WHEELS) (06M348) 
511 West 182 Street, Manhattan, NY 10033, Manhattan
Phone: 212-781-0524
Hours: 8:20am - 2:40pm
School Website: https://www.wheelsnyc.org
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/06M348/
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School Leader: Marelyn Pichardo (mpichardo3@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Dinorah Medina (dmedina15@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Yulisa Sanchez (ysanchez34@schools.nyc.gov)
Respect for All Liaison: Ann Glynn (aglynn2@schools.nyc.gov)
Sexual Harassment Prevention Liaison: Ann Glynn (aglynn2@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Corbett Beder (cbeder@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Eric Cuesta (ecuesta@schools.nyc.gov)
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Overview
The Washington Heights Expeditionary Learning School (WHEELS) is a high-rated 6-12 school founded on the Expeditionary Learning/Outward Bound model, which utilizes interdisciplinary learning units, compelling questions, and authentic, real-world projects. The school provides a strong academic foundation and focuses on teaching socio-emotional skills through [more]
About & Events
At WHEELS, we provide students with a strong academic foundation, teach socio-emotional skills and habits of work and learning, and work to actively build a strong community. As an Expeditionary Learning/Outward Bound school we utilize interdisciplinary learning units that begin with compelling questions and employ authentic learning experience that culminate [more]
Reports: School Budget | PTA Financials | Room Utilization
Teachers with more than 3 years of experience: 77%
Academic Highlights: College & Career connected internship opportunities, FutureReadyNYC: Software Engineering, FutureReadyNYC: Business & Finance (Business Operations), AP for ALL - multiple course opportunities grades 9-12
Other Features: College Courses Offered, College Courses On Site, College Trips, Community School, Computer Science Coursework, Expert College and Career Advisor On Staff, Financial Literacy Coursework, Free After School Program, FutureReadyNYC School, Health Center, Internships, Online Grading System, Paid Internships, Program(s) with 1 GE Applicant Per Seat, Program(s) with 2 SWD Applicants [more]
English Language Learner Programs: Dual Language: Spanish
School Features:
School whose primary location is co-located with another school
Guidance Counselors, Social Workers
Upcoming Events
None currently scheduled
AP Courses, Languages, Sports, Art
Programs & Offers
Humanities & Interdisciplinary
Students participate in interdisciplinary learning across all subject areas.
- (Group 1) Continuing 8th graders
- (Group 2) New York City residents
Applicant Analysis
| 2024-25 | 2023-24 | |
| GE applicants/seats: | 106 / 78 (1.36) | 136 / 78 (1.74) |
| SWD applicants/seats: | 35 / 22 (1.59) | 39 / 22 (1.77) |
| Rank Avg: | 6.13 | 5.76 |
| Offers | Offers - Waitlist | |
| Estimated Cutoffs | ||
| GE: | (P2) (H) #BF to #D4 (P2) (M) #68 to #7F (P2) (L) #7F to #9B | |
| SWD: | (P2) (H) All accepted (P2) (M) All accepted (P2) (L) #55 to #8D | |
| Offer Prediction: | | |
School Student & Admissions Statistics
Total Offers
This data was gathered from various NYC DOE reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/information-and-data-overview
Survey Summary & Data (2024-25)
Note: Yellow bars indicate city-wide averages for the associated category
Academic Summary & Data (2023-24)
4-Year College 49.00%
Other Postsecondary 1.00%
Unknown 33.70%
School Demographics (2024-25)
Female 48.90%
Black 2.70%
Hispanic 91.80%
White 2.40%
Other 2.20%
Hispanic 48.80%
White 38.80%
Other 6.10%
This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's demographic snapshots: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/information-and-data-overview
IEP Statistics (2023-24)
This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's yearly quality reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/school-quality-reports-and-resources
Special Education Programs & Services (2024-25)
| Program | Fully Receiving | Partially Receiving | Not Receiving |
| Integrated Co-Teaching Services | 158 (85%) | 27 (15%) | 0 (0%) |
| SETSS | 0 (0%) | <=5 (100%) | 0 (0%) |
| Special Class | 10 (91%) | <=5 (?) | <=5 (?) |
| Service | Fully Receiving | Partially Receiving | Not Receiving |
| Counseling Services | 109 (89%) | N/A (N/A) | 13 (11%) |
| Occupational Therapy | 29 (100%) | N/A (N/A) | 0 (0%) |
| Physical Therapy | 7 (100%) | N/A (N/A) | 0 (0%) |
| Speech-Language Therapy | 124 (100%) | N/A (N/A) | 0 (0%) |
| Speech-Language Therapy Bilingual | 44 (98%) | <=5 (?) | <=5 (?) |
| Transportation | Number Receiving |
| Curb to School | 16 (64%) |
| Stop to School | 0 (0%) |
| Unassigned | 9 (36%) |
This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's Special Education Reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/government-reports/special-education-reports
ELL Performance (2023-24)
This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's yearly quality reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/school-quality-reports-and-resources