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Wheatland Union High School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,126 students in Wheatland Union High School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Wheatland Union High School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
3 Schools
10,347 Schools
# Students
1,126 Students
5,790,405 Students
# Teachers
55 Teachers
267,593 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Wheatland Union High School District, which is ranked #901 of all 1,904 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#898 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
29%
Graduation Rate
95%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.72
0.63
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
7%
12%
% Hispanic
35%
56%
% Black
4%
5%
% White
38%
20%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
14%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,367 in this school district is less than the state median of $20,100. The school district revenue/student has declined by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,271 is less than the state median of $18,511. The school district spending/student has declined by 35% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$14 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,367
$20,100
Spending / Student
$12,271
$18,511
Best Wheatland Union High School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wheatland Union High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1010 Wheatland Rd.
Wheatland, CA 95692
(530) 633-3100
Wheatland, CA 95692
(530) 633-3100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,063 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #22.
Edward P. Duplex
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1010 Wheatland Rd.
Wheatland, CA 95692
(530) 633-3100
Wheatland, CA 95692
(530) 633-3100
Gr: 9-12 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: n/an/a
Wheatland Community Day High School
Alternative School
1010 Wheatland Rd.
Wheatland, CA 95692
(530) 633-3100
Wheatland, CA 95692
(530) 633-3100
Gr: 7-12 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Wheatland Union High School District?
Wheatland Union High School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,126 students.
What is the rank of Wheatland Union High School District?
Wheatland Union High School District is ranked #901 out of 1,904 school districts in California (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Wheatland Union High School District?
38% of Wheatland Union High School District students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, 7% 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 District?
Wheatland Union High School District has a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Wheatland Union High School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,271 is less than the state median of $18,511. The school district spending/student has declined by 35% over four school years.
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