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Wheatland Union High School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,062 students in Wheatland Union High School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Wheatland Union High School District have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
3 Schools
10,378 Schools
# Students
1,062 Students
5,877,829 Students
# Teachers
51 Teachers
267,754 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
District Rank
Wheatland Union High School District, which is ranked #1257 of all 1,939 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 93% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1283 out of 1941 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
29%
Graduation Rate
93%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.69
0.63
# American Indian Students
9 Students
27,207 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
57 Students
696,650 Students
% Asian Students
5%
12%
# Hispanic Students
323 Students
3,281,593 Students
% Hispanic Students
31%
56%
# Black Students
34 Students
296,698 Students
% Black Students
3%
5%
# White Students
479 Students
1,235,110 Students
% White Students
45%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
12 Students
24,653 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
147 Students
309,952 Students
% of Two or more races Students
14%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
18
# Students in K Grade:
-
469,575
# Students in 1st Grade:
-
408,278
# Students in 2nd Grade:
-
421,129
# Students in 3rd Grade:
-
426,453
# Students in 4th Grade:
-
432,771
# Students in 5th Grade:
-
440,675
# Students in 6th Grade:
-
440,627
# Students in 7th Grade:
-
434,997
# Students in 8th Grade:
1
455,821
# Students in 9th Grade:
289
484,176
# Students in 10th Grade:
280
494,854
# Students in 11th Grade:
266
478,576
# Students in 12th Grade:
226
489,879
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,172 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,801. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,010 is less than the state median of $18,236. The school district spending/student has declined by 31% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$14 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,172
$19,801
Spending / Student
$13,010
$18,236
Best Wheatland Union High School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wheatland Union High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1010 Wheatland Rd.
Wheatland, CA 95692
(530) 633-3100
Wheatland, CA 95692
(530) 633-3100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,012 students
Rank: #22.
Edward P. Duplex
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1010 Wheatland Rd.
Wheatland, CA 95692
(530) 633-3100
Wheatland, CA 95692
(530) 633-3100
Grades: 9-12
| 45 students
Rank: n/an/a
Wheatland Community Day High School
Alternative School
1010 Wheatland Rd.
Wheatland, CA 95692
(530) 633-3100
Wheatland, CA 95692
(530) 633-3100
Grades: 7-12
| 5 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Wheatland Union High School District?
Wheatland Union High School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,062 students.
What is the rank of Wheatland Union High School District?
Wheatland Union High School District is ranked #1257 out of 1,939 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Wheatland Union High School District?
45% of Wheatland Union High School District students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Wheatland Union High School District?
Wheatland Union High School District has a student/teacher ratio of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Wheatland Union High School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,010 is less than the state median of $18,236. The school district spending/student has declined by 31% over four school years.
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