For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,126 students in Wheatland, CA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Wheatland, CA are Wheatland Union High School and Edward P. Duplex. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wheatland, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Wheatland have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Wheatland, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Wheatland Union High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Wheatland, CA (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
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Wheatland, CA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Wheatland, CA include Wheatland Union High School and Edward P. Duplex.
How many public high schools are located in Wheatland?
3 public high schools are located in Wheatland.
What is the racial composition of students in Wheatland?
Wheatland public high schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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