Wheatland Union High School serves 1,012 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,012 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in CA)
- Math Proficiency: 24%
- Reading Proficiency: 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
Diversity
School Overview
Wheatland Union High School's student population of 1,012 students has grown by 37% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 51% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,012 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Wheatland Union High School is 0.69, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)24%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)50%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
6%
12%
Hispanic
30%
56%
Black
3%
5%
White
45%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
14%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
31%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
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?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Wheatland Union High School?
The graduation rate of Wheatland Union High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Wheatland Union High School?
1,012 students attend Wheatland Union High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Wheatland Union High School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, 6% 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 22:1, which is higher than 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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