Wheeler High School is located in northeast Cobb County, Georgia. It is near the U.S. city of

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, about 15 miles (24 km) northwest of

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. The school has been in operation since 1965. It is a

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, accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. It is named for Joseph Wheeler who was a Confederate military leader, and later, an American military leader and politician.

The Center For Advanced Studies in Science, Math, & Technology

Wheeler High School's Center For Advanced Studies in

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(Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math) began teaching classes in 1999. Since then, it has accepted about 100 freshmen every year. Wheeler's program is a member of the National Consortium for Specialized Secondary Schools of Mathematics, Science, and Technology. The coursework allows magnet students to begin taking college-level courses in math and science by eleventh grade and participating in internships at local businesses by twelfth grade. In 2014 the magnet program earned the STEM Certified School Outreach from Tag-Ed, a Georgia STEM organization.

Notable alumni

Amir Abdur-Rahim Amir Abdur-Rahim (born March 18, 1981) is a former American basketball player and current coach. He is the head coach of the Kennesaw State Owls men's basketball team. Playing career Amir Abdur-Rahim played at Joseph Wheeler High School in Marie ...

'00: Head Coach,

Kennesaw State Owls men's basketball The Kennesaw State Owls men's basketball team represents Kennesaw State University in Kennesaw, Georgia, United States. The school's team currently competes in the ASUN Conference. They are currently led by head coach Amir Abdur-Rahim and play the ...

* Shareef Abdur-Rahim '95: NBA forward, Olympic gold medalist for the U.S. national basketball team *

Byron Capers Byron Capers (born March 21, 1974) is a former American professional Canadian football defensive back who played in the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football at Florida State. Early life and high school Capers was born in ...

: former NFL/CFL pro football * Brad Armstrong: former professional wrestler * Jaylen Brown '15: Boston Celtics forward * Brett Butler: comedian *

Jermareo Davidson Jermareo Davidson (born November 15, 1984) is an American former professional basketball player. He played college basketball for the University of Alabama. High school Jermareo Davidson attended Wheeler High School in Marietta, Ga. College ...

'03: NBA power forward *

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: former NFL football player * Robby Ginepri '01: former professional tennis player * Dax Griffin '90: actor * Linda Hamilton 87: defender, U.S. Women's National soccer team *

Jeremy Hermida Jeremy Ryan Hermida (born January 30, 1984) is an American former professional baseball outfielder. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Florida Marlins, Boston Red Sox, Oakland Athletics, Cincinnati Reds and San Diego Padres, and i ...

'02: Major League Baseball player *

J. J. Hickson James Edward "JJ" Hickson Jr. (born September 4, 1988) is an American former professional basketball player. He played one season of college basketball for North Carolina State University before being drafted 19th overall by the Cleveland Cavali ...

'07: NBA player (McDonald’s All-American) *

Trey Wolfe Thomas Wolfe III (born October 24, 1988) is an American football defensive back who is currently a free agent. He played college football at Fort Valley State University and attended Joseph Wheeler High School in Marietta, Georgia. Early life Wol ...

'07: NFL Player *

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(born 1990), American-Israeli basketball player for

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of the

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: Vice Chair of the Board of Trustees of the Recording Academy *

DeQuan Jones DeQuan Jones (born June 20, 1990) is an American professional basketball player for the Shiga Lakes of the Japanese B.League. He played college basketball for the University of Miami. High school career Jones attended Joseph Wheeler High School ...

'08: Orlando Magic forward * Jelan Kendrick: basketball player * Goeff Knorr: '03: composer *

Douglas Lima Douglas Lima (born 5 January 1988) is a Brazilian mixed martial artist who competes in the welterweight division of Bellator MMA, where he is a former three-time Bellator Welterweight Champion. He is also the former MFC Welterweight Champion. ...

: professional mixed martial artist, competing for

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Harold Melton Harold David Melton (born September 25, 1966) is a former chief justice of the Supreme Court of Georgia. Early years and education A 1984 graduate of Joseph Wheeler High School in Marietta, Georgia, Melton received a Bachelor of Science from A ...

'84: Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Georgia *

Aries Merritt Aries Merritt (born July 24, 1985) is an American track and field athlete who specializes in the 110 metre hurdles, and currently holds the world record in that event with a time of 12.80 s set on September 7, 2012. He won the gold medal i ...

'03: All-American hurdles, 2012 Olympics U.S. Men's Track Team, gold medalist in 110m hurdles, world record holder in 110m hurdles *

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12: basketball player *

Shane Monahan Shane Hartland Monahan (born August 12, 1974 in Syosset, New York) is a former Major League Baseball outfielder and designated hitter. He played his entire career for the Seattle Mariners (1998–99). He is a graduate of Joseph Wheeler High Schoo ...

: former Major League Baseball player, Seattle Mariners *

Ron Pope Ronald Michael Pope (born July 23, 1983) is an American pop and rock singer-songwriter. He is currently based in Nashville. Background and career Pope was raised in Marietta, Georgia. He attended East Cobb Middle School and Joseph Wheeler Hig ...

: musician * Robert Shaw: former NFL football player * Becca Tobin '04: actress on ''

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'' * Bob Tway: PGA Tour golfer and

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winner *

Romello White Romello Da'Quan White (born May 9, 1998) is an American professional basketball player for Karditsa of the Greek Basket League. He played college basketball for the Arizona State Sun Devils and the Ole Miss Rebels. High school career White attend ...

(born 1998): basketball player for Hapoel Eilat of the

* Reggie Witherspoon '03: All-American 400m, 2008 Olympics U.S. Men's Track Team, gold medalist in 4 × 400 m relay

References

External links

Wheeler High web pageWheeler Magnet web page
{{authority control Public high schools in Georgia (U.S. state) Educational institutions established in 1965 Schools in Cobb County, Georgia Magnet schools in Georgia (U.S. state) 1965 establishments in Georgia (U.S. state)