Wheatland High School is a secondary education school in Platte County School District #1 in Wheatland, Wyoming. Their mascot is the bulldog. The school colors are blue, gold, and white. They have a wrestling, basketball, football, volleyball, softball, track, golf, cross country, marching band and cheer teams.
Serving 258 students in grades 9-12, Wheatland High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wyoming for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the Wyoming state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 258 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 10% in WY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Wheatland High School serves the west part of Wheatland, WY, covering an expansive area of approximately 943.9 square miles. Families in this zone can typically expect a drive of 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 16.7 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 26.7 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wheatland High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wyoming for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Wheatland High School's student population of 258 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
258 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Wheatland High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 303 schools in Wyoming (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wheatland High School is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#236 out of 303 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
49%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
53%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
1%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
14%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
White
80%
75%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥90%
81.4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)36.1%
34.1%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue, Gold
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wheatland High School's ranking?
Wheatland High School is ranked #236 out of 303 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wyoming.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% WY state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Wheatland High School?
The graduation rate of Wheatland High School is 90%, which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 81.4%.
How many students attend Wheatland High School?
258 students attend Wheatland High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Wheatland High School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wheatland High School?
Wheatland High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 11:1.
What grades does Wheatland High School offer ?
Wheatland High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Wheatland High School part of?
Wheatland High School is part of Platte County School District #1.
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