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#4608 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 48% in state
Wheatland Union High
High School · Wheatland Union High · Wheatland, CA
A high school in Wheatland, CA where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1010 Wheatland Rd., Wheatland, CA 95692
- Math 23% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 54% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Wheatland Union High score 39% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 16 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 39% recently.
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 26 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
76.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Wheatland Union High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 28Car-Dependent
- Bike 56Bikeable
- City Safety: Average630/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Wheatland), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$86,488
Median home value
$445,100
Median rent
$1,350/mo
College educated
21.2%
Homeownership
65.8%
Poverty rate
9.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95692; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edward P. DuplexEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 38 | Compare → |
| Wheatland Community Day HighEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 7–12 | 0.0 mi | 5 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Wheatland Union High
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $19,292NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Wheatland Union High is listed in Wheatland Union High; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Wheatland Union High
Wheatland Union High is a public high school in Wheatland, CA, part of Wheatland Union High, serving approximately 1,048 students in grades 9th-12th with a 21.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #4,608 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Wheatland Union High
What grades does Wheatland Union High serve?
Wheatland Union High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Wheatland Union High?
Wheatland Union High has an enrollment of approximately 1,048 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wheatland Union High?
The student-teacher ratio at Wheatland Union High is 21.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Wheatland Union High rank in CA?
Wheatland Union High ranks #4,608 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Wheatland Union High's MySchoolScout rating?
Wheatland Union High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Wheatland Union High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Wheatland Union High has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Wheatland Union High a charter school?
No, Wheatland Union High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Wheatland Union High a Title I school?
No, Wheatland Union High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Wheatland Union High?
76.3% of students at Wheatland Union High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,048
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 49
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Yuba County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.2%
- Phone
- (530) 633-3100
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 95692)
- 4,966
- Area average commute
- 31.9 min
- Area median age
- 39.3
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 95692; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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