- Enrollment
- 55
- Students per teacher
- 55:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Wheatland, CA
Wheatland Union High
Federal NCES profile for Wheatland Union High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 064235006930
👥 S:T ratio 15
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wheatland Union High earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Wheatland · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.3:1
- students per teacher
- 44.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Wheatland Union High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wheatland Union High ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Wheatland, CA.
School address
District: Wheatland Union High · California
NCES ID 064235006930 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Wheatland Union High held near 1,048 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 50.2 → 49.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 064235006930 · Wheatland, CA High · MID · TRAD
1,063 enr · 21.3:1 · 44.4% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Edward P. Duplex (55 students)
Wheatland Union High held near 1,048 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 50.2 → 49.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Wheatland Union High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Wheatland Union High
1,063 students
- Edward P. Dupl 55
Edward P. Duplex
55 students
- Wheatland Comm 8
Wheatland Community Day High
8 students
What this shows Wheatland Union High reports 1,063 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wheatland Union High compares
Wheatland Union High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.3:1 | ▼ 1% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.4% | ▼ 20% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,063 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.3:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,063
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21.3:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 46% in California - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
20.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$19,292
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors4.8 FTE
Per 222 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 81 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 9 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 37.5%
Hispanic or Latino 34.9%
Two or More 13.9%
Asian 8.0%
African American 4.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Largest group: White at 37.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.0, Wheatland Union High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
District finance for Wheatland Union High reports $19,292 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wheatland Union High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edward P. Duplex | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wheatland Community Day High | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wheatland Union High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 8
- Students per teacher
- 8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar high schools in Wheatland
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,063 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Wheatland Union High
How many students attend Wheatland Union High?
Wheatland Union High has 1,063 students enrolled. It is a high school in Wheatland, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,048 (2022-23) → 1,048 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wheatland Union High?
The student-teacher ratio at Wheatland Union High is 21.3:1, which is 1% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 36% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wheatland Union High?
44.4% of students at Wheatland Union High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wheatland Union High?
The largest demographic group at Wheatland Union High is White at 37.5% of enrollment, in Wheatland, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wheatland Union High?
Wheatland Union High has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Wheatland Union High rank among public schools in Wheatland?
By Resource Investment Index, Wheatland Union High ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Wheatland, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Wheatland on the city page.
What other schools are in Wheatland Union High?
Besides Wheatland Union High, Wheatland Union High also operates Edward P. Duplex (55 students) and Wheatland Community Day High (8 students). See the Wheatland Union High district page for the complete list.