Washington Heights Expeditionary Learning School (WHEELS) (06M348)

511 West 182Nd Street, Manhattan, NY 10033, Manhattan
Phone: 212-781-0524
Email: y.sanchez@wheelsnyc.org
Hours: 8:35am - 3:25pm
Principal: Marelyn Pichardo
School Website: https://www.wheelsnyc.org
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/06M348/
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Subway: 1 to 181st St; A to 175th St
Bus: Bx11, Bx13, Bx18A, Bx18B, Bx3, Bx35, Bx36, Bx7, M100, M101, M3, M4, M5, M98
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About

Our mission is to work with families to prepare each student academically, emotionally, intellectually, and socially to succeed in the college of their choice and beyond. We provide a small, nurturing environment where high expectations, excellent instruction, and dedicated faculty work relentlessly to meet the needs of all students. Consider our school if you strive to become a skilled problem-solver, effective communicator, adventurous risk-taker, and an active contributor to the school and local community. Our high expectations coupled with our commitment to creating a sense of membership and belonging for all students is why so many of our students are fulfilling our mission, graduating from college and pursuing meaningful careers.

Academic Highlights: FutureReadyNYC: Business (Business Management/Operations)

Other Features: College Trips, Community School, FutureReadyNYC School, Health Center, Internship Expected, Internships Available, Online Grading System, Program(s) with 3+ SWD Applicants Per Seat, Summer Internships, Summer Session

English Language Learner Programs: Dual Language: Spanish

School Features:

  • Offers 10th Grade Seats
  • School whose primary location is co-located with another school
  • Guidance Counselors, Social Workers, Bilingual Social Workers

Upcoming Events

AP Courses, Languages, Sports, Art
AP Courses
Algebra II (Advanced Math), AP Environmental Science, AP Research, AP Seminar, AP Spanish Language and Culture, Calculus (Advanced Math), Chemistry (Advanced Science), Comp Sci/Math Tech (College Course [Credited]), Other (College Course [Uncredited]), Social Studies (College Course [Uncredited]), World Languages (Advanced World Languages)
Languages Offered
Spanish
ELL Programs
Dual Language: Spanish
Boys PSAL Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Soccer
Girls PSAL Sports
Basketball, Flag Football, Soccer
PSAL Website
View PSAL schedule, standings, & history
Clubs
CareerReady SYEP and Work-Based Learning, CryptoClub, Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA), Stoked Skateboarding Club, Student Government, Theater
Art Disciplines
Dance, Music, Visual Arts
Art Performances
Artwork Exibits (2 per year), Concerts (2 per year), Dance Performances (1 per year), Films (1 per year), Theatre Performances (1 per year)
Programs
Washington Heights Expeditionary Learning School(M88A)
Humanities & Interdisciplinary

Students participate in interdisciplinary learning across all subject areas.

Method:
Requirement:
Ed. Opt. programs admit students across all academic levels. Students are grouped into Low, Middle, and High categories based on a composite of their academic data. One-third of offers are made to students in each category.
Priority:
  • (Group 1) Continuing 8th graders
  • (Group 2) New York City residents
Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2023-24
2022-23
2021-22
Total Students Across All Grades
459
453
441
    Grade 12 Students
120
101
90
    Grade 11 Students
100
121
102
    Grade 10 Students
119
113
129
    Grade 9 Students
120
118
120
Avg. Class Size
25.2
26.9
Complaints / Suspensions
0 / 0
0 / 40
0 / 13
Attendance %
86%
86%
Graduation %
92%
90%
92%
College %
73%
69%
76%
Total Applicants / Seats
Total Offers
689 (175) / 100
115
745 (234) / 115
133
764 / 1158
137
Washington Heights Expeditionary Learning School (M88A)
GE applicants/seats:
SWD applicants/seats:
Estimated Cutoffs
  GE:
Offer Prediction:
136 / 78 (1.74)
39 / 22 (1.77)
Offers
(P2)#62 to (P2)#9C

165 / 90 (1.83)
69 / 25 (2.76)
Offers - Waitlist
193 / 89 (2.17)
59 / 26 (2.27)
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 (2023-24)
Student Responses
Academic Rigor 
  79.43%
Academic Engagement 
  72.15%
Safety 
  78.63%
Bully Prevention 
  67.00%
Inclusivity 
  89.30%
Mental Support 
  77.11%
Environment 
  69.75%
Post-School Support 
  89.11%
Teacher Responses
Academic Rigor 
  68.60%
School Satisfaction 
  75.42%
Student Behavior 
  65.00%
Student Support 
  80.76%
School Leadership 
  65.85%
Instructional Clarity 
  66.67%
Instructional Development 
  82.36%
Post-School Support 
  91.67%
Family Responses
Education 
  91.33%
Teacher Support 
  94.29%
Safety 
  96.33%
School Community 
  76.22%
School Leadership 
  94.25%
Post-School Support 
  94.00%
IEP Support 
  84.67%

Note: Yellow bars indicate city-wide averages for the associated category

View Full NYC DOE Survey Results:

This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's yearly school surveys: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/nyc-school-survey

Academic Summary & Data (2022-23)
Academic Proficiency
4-Year Grad. %
  91.80%
CC Regents
  56
Non-CC Regents
  60
Impact Score
  0.49
Performance Score
  0.57
College Aptitude
CCPC Index
  58.20%
SAT Math
  445
SAT R/W
  452
Postsecondary
2-Year College 18.50%
4-Year College 54.30%
Unknown 27.20%

View Full Academic Data:

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

School Demographics (2023-24)
Student Population:
Male 51.80%
Female 48.20%
English Language Learners:
  20.00%
Students with Disabilities:
  24.90%
Economic Need Index: 
  86.50%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 1.00%
Black 2.70%
Hispanic 91.50%
White 2.60%
Other 2.20%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Asian 6.20%
Black 6.20%
Hispanic 40.70%
White 43.20%
Other 3.70%

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 (2022-23)
IEP Services
Students with IEPs
  24.90%
Students with SETSS
  0.40%
Students with ICT
  18.10%
Students with SC
  0.20%
Has all programs
  91.00%
Has all services
  94.00%
IEP Student Performance
IEP Movement
3.59
Regents English
  53
Regents Gl. Hist.
  57
Regents US Hist.
  51
Regents Algebra I
  50
Regents Living Env.
  51
IEP Support 
  84.67%

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

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