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 1,063 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 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,063 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- 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%)
- Attendance Zone: Wheatland Union High's attendance zone covers the entire Wheatland school district, encompassing approximately 156.2 square miles. The typical drive to the school is about 15-20 minutes, with an average distance of 8.7 miles to the zone's edge, reaching up to 18.6 miles at its furthest point.
- 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
School Overview
Wheatland Union High School's student population of 1,063 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,063 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
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 0.72, 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%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
8%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
35%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
37%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
14%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
97%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.9%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
35%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Pirate
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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, East Nicolaus 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 86.2%.
How many students attend Wheatland Union High School?
1,063 students attend Wheatland Union High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Wheatland Union High School students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Asian, 4% 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 20:1, which is lower 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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