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#208 of 301 schools in WY

Wheatland High School

High School · Platte County School District #1 · Wheatland, WY

A Platte County School District #1 high school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1350 Oak Street, Wheatland, WY 82201

  • Math 32% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 42% proficient (2022)
  • 82.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.9Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-0.66 pts/yr
Data Period2010–2022
TrendStable
Academics3.6Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency32% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency42% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency37% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)52% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-15.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile17th
College Readiness3.3Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate82%
AP Participation1.7%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.0Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.5:1
District spending per student$21,319
Chronic Absenteeism32.4%

Students at Wheatland High School score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WY average.

Math Proficiency32%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency42%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 13 points since 2019, to 37% in 2022, across a 13-year record (2010–2022).

Show all 13 years
2010
Math
52%
ELA
67%
2011
Math
42%
ELA
62%
2012
Math
52%
ELA
77%
2013
Math
27%
ELA
17%
2014
Math
37%
ELA
27%
2015
Math
27%
ELA
32%
2016
Math
55%
ELA
55%
2017
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2018
Math
42%
ELA
57%
2019
Math
42%
ELA
57%
2020*
Math
47%
ELA
47%
2021*
Math
47%
ELA
47%
2022
Math
32%
ELA
42%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2010-2022) · reading/ELA 49% (multi-year average, 2010-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 26 test records from WY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

30%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

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 43Car-Dependent
  • Bike 57Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low81/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$65,900

Median home value

$250,200

Median rent

$728/mo

College educated

19.9%

Homeownership

70%

Poverty rate

10.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 82201; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
1.7% participation·State avg: 2.3 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics6sports offered
3 boys'·3 girls'·15 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Peak High SchoolEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated9–120.0 mi20Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Platte County School District #1

Schools in district
7
Rank in district
#4 of 4
District spending per student
$21,319NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Wheatland High School is listed in Platte County School District #1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Wheatland High School

Wheatland High School is a public high school in Wheatland, WY, part of Platte County School District #1, serving approximately 287 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #208 of 301 schools in WY. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).

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 287 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Wheatland High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Wheatland High School is 12.5:1. 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 WY?

Wheatland High School ranks #208 of 301 schools in WY.

What is Wheatland High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Wheatland High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Wheatland High School has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).

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?

30.0% 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
287
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
23
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Platte County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
32.4%
4-Year Graduation
82.0%
Area population (ZIP 82201)
6,615
Area median age
47.4
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • 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 82201; 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, 2010-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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