Wheatland High School

Set in Wheatland, Wyoming, Wheatland High School is a small 9-12 campus, overseen by Platte County School District #1. It serves 258 students across grades 9 through 12. Enrollment runs roughly 25% below the state mean of about 346.

Wheatland High School is one of 7 schools operated by Platte County School District #1, a district that enrolls 882 students overall.

In terms of who attends, Wheatland High School reports that the largest single group is White, at 80% of enrollment. Other groups include 14% Hispanic, 4% multiracial.

In terms of school funding signals, On paper, Wheatland High School has 22 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 11.9:1. That tracks the state average closely. About 31% of enrolled students meet the income threshold for free or reduced-price lunch, often used as a Title I proxy. Set against Platte County (around 44%), the school's rate is south of typical.

With demographic context factored in, Wheatland High School tracks the demographic baseline. The model predicts 62.2% given the school's FRL share; actual proficiency is 58.9%.

In the area at large, Platte County reports that median household earnings sit near $67,718, about 21% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 5% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Wheatland High School is one of 14 public schools in Platte County (combined enrollment of about 1,162 students).

The closest other public school is Peak High School, roughly 0.0 miles away. 4 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius. On composite proficiency, Wheatland High School comes 1st of 6 in the immediate cluster, higher than the nearby-schools average of 41.0%.

The campus sits in a rural setting.

Trend over the last 7 years. Wheatland High School's enrollment has decreased 8% since 2018, when it stood at 279 (now 258).

In the discussion threads here, members of the Wheatland High School community share and discuss sports schedules, lunch menu changes, and school spirit week. Contributors range from current parents to recent graduates and teachers.