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#576 of 1,294 schools in KS
Top 44% in state
Wheatland High School
High School · Wheatland · Grainfield, KS
A high school in Grainfield, KS where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 149, Grainfield, KS 67737
- Math 47% proficient (2025)
- Reading 38% proficient (2025)
- 50%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Wheatland High School score 42% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2025 KAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 18 points since 2020, reaching 42% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from KS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
57.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Wheatland High School 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$53,125
Median home value
$120,400
Median rent
$691/mo
College educated
17.1%
Homeownership
63.9%
Poverty rate
10.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 67737; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Wheatland
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $24,330NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Wheatland High School is listed in Wheatland; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Wheatland High School
Wheatland High School is a public high school in Grainfield, KS, part of Wheatland, serving approximately 40 students in grades 9th-12th with a 6.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #576 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Wheatland High School
What grades does Wheatland High School serve?
Wheatland High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Wheatland High School?
Wheatland High School has an enrollment of approximately 40 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wheatland High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wheatland High School is 6.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Wheatland High School rank in KS?
Wheatland High School ranks #576 of 1,294 schools in KS.
What is Wheatland High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Wheatland High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Wheatland High School has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Wheatland High School a charter school?
No, Wheatland High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Wheatland High School a Title I school?
No, Wheatland High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Wheatland High School?
57.5% of students at Wheatland High School 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
- 40
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Gove County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.0%
- Phone
- (785) 673-4223
- 4-Year Graduation
- 50%+
- Area population (ZIP 67737)
- 462
- Area median age
- 46.7
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 · 2025 KAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KAP. 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 67737; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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