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 1,048 students in grades 9-12, Wheatland Union High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,048 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 5% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wheatland Union High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Wheatland Union High School's student population of 1,048 students has grown by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has grown by 42% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,048 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Year Founded
1907
School Calendar
School Rankings
Wheatland Union High School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wheatland Union High School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4465 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
7%
12%
Hispanic
34%
56%
Black
3%
5%
White
41%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
13%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
97%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
36%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Pirate
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wheatland Union High School's ranking?
Wheatland Union High School is ranked #4465 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Wheatland Union High School often compared to?
Wheatland Union High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lindhurst High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Wheatland Union High School?
The graduation rate of Wheatland Union High School is 97%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Wheatland Union High School?
1,048 students attend Wheatland Union High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Wheatland Union High School students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, 7% 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?
Wheatland Union High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Wheatland Union High School offer ?
Wheatland Union High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Wheatland Union High School part of?
Wheatland Union High School is part of Wheatland Union High School District.
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