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Wheatland Union High School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,096 students in Wheatland Union High School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Wheatland Union High School District have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
3 Schools
10,356 Schools
# Students
1,096 Students
5,417,014 Students
# Teachers
53 Teachers
267,522 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
District Rank
Wheatland Union High School District, which is ranked #1254 of all 1,931 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 93% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1283 out of 1941 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
29%
Graduation Rate
93%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.70
0.64
# American Indian Students
7 Students
26,121 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
72 Students
674,073 Students
% Asian Students
7%
12%
# Hispanic Students
361 Students
2,961,553 Students
% Hispanic Students
33%
55%
# Black Students
38 Students
259,506 Students
% Black Students
3%
5%
# White Students
466 Students
1,154,454 Students
% White Students
42%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
11 Students
23,322 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
140 Students
308,275 Students
% of Two or more races Students
13%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
-
453,108
# Students in 1st Grade:
-
377,045
# Students in 2nd Grade:
-
379,902
# Students in 3rd Grade:
-
389,364
# Students in 4th Grade:
-
393,571
# Students in 5th Grade:
-
398,624
# Students in 6th Grade:
-
408,040
# Students in 7th Grade:
-
409,922
# Students in 8th Grade:
-
405,290
# Students in 9th Grade:
269
448,034
# Students in 10th Grade:
271
448,656
# Students in 11th Grade:
283
451,880
# Students in 12th Grade:
273
453,495
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,733 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,485. The school district revenue/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,607 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has declined by 33% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$14 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,733
$21,485
Spending / Student
$12,607
$19,787
Best Wheatland Union High School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wheatland Union High School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1010 Wheatland Rd.
Wheatland, CA 95692
(530) 633-3100
Wheatland, CA 95692
(530) 633-3100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,048 students
Rank: #22.
Edward P. Duplex
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1010 Wheatland Rd.
Wheatland, CA 95692
(530) 633-3100
Wheatland, CA 95692
(530) 633-3100
Grades: 9-12
| 42 students
Rank: n/an/a
Wheatland Community Day High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1010 Wheatland Rd.
Wheatland, CA 95692
(530) 633-3100
Wheatland, CA 95692
(530) 633-3100
Grades: 7-12
| 6 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Wheatland Union High School District?
Wheatland Union High School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,096 students.
What is the rank of Wheatland Union High School District?
Wheatland Union High School District is ranked #1254 out of 1,931 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Wheatland Union High School District?
42% of Wheatland Union High School District students are White, 33% 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 District?
Wheatland Union High School District has a student/teacher ratio of 21:1, 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 $12,607 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has declined by 33% over four school years.
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