Wheatland Union High School is located in Wheatland, California, USA. The high school serves the city of Wheatland as well as Beale AFB and Plumas Lake. The area is included within the Yuba City Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Serving 121 students in grades 7-12, Wheatland High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 121 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Wheatland High's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district of Wheatland, MO, covering approximately 125.3 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with the average distance to the zone's edge being about 6.8 miles and the furthest point reaching 10.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Wheatland High School's student population of 121 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
121 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1907
School Rankings
Wheatland High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wheatland High School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#836 out of 2076 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
2%
9%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
15%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
96%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥80%
89.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.8%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Piracy
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wheatland High School's ranking?
Wheatland High School is ranked #836 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Wheatland High School often compared to?
Wheatland High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hermitage High School, Weaubleau High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Wheatland High School?
The graduation rate of Wheatland High School is 80%, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 89.3%.
How many students attend Wheatland High School?
121 students attend Wheatland High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Wheatland High School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wheatland High School?
Wheatland High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Wheatland High School offer ?
Wheatland High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Wheatland High School part of?
Wheatland High School is part of Wheatland R-II School District.
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