Wheeler Air Force Base, located in Haleiwa on the island of Oahu, Hawaii, is a small military airfield and housing community. The base is home to the 15th Wing and 45th Reconnaissance Squadron, as well as other associated units. Education in Wheeler AFB is overseen by the Department of Defense Dependents Schools (DoDDS) which provides education services to the children of service members stationed at Wheeler AFB. The DoDDS system consists of 11 elementary schools, four middle schools, and two high schools. The DoDDS educational system has earned high ratings from national organizations such as BestPlaces.net, placing it above most other public school systems in Hawaii in terms of academic performance. Additionally, local education programs have been made available through different community outreach initiatives such as library events and after-school activities for children living on or near the base. Despite its small size, Wheeler AFB offers great educational opportunities for its residents to ensure that each student receives a quality education regardless of their background or family situation.
Wheeler AFB schools spend $12,557 per student (The US average is $12,383). There are 16 pupils per teacher, 770 students per librarian, and 299 children per counselor.