For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,091 students in Wheatland, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in Wheatland, CA are Wheatland Union High School and Edward P. Duplex. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wheatland, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Wheatland have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Wheatland, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the California average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Wheatland Union High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Wheatland, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wheatland Union High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1010 Wheatland Rd.
Wheatland, CA 95692
(530) 633-3100
Wheatland, CA 95692
(530) 633-3100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,048 students
Rank: #22.
Edward P. Duplex
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1010 Wheatland Rd.
Wheatland, CA 95692
(530) 633-3100
Wheatland, CA 95692
(530) 633-3100
Grades: 9-12
| 38 students
Rank: n/an/a
Wheatland Community Day High School
Alternative School
1010 Wheatland Rd.
Wheatland, CA 95692
(530) 633-3100
Wheatland, CA 95692
(530) 633-3100
Grades: 7-12
| 5 students
Wheatland, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Academy For Career Education Charter (Closed 2012)
Charter School
801 Olive St
Wheatland, CA 95692
(530) 633-3113
Wheatland, CA 95692
(530) 633-3113
Grades: 9-12
| 31 students
Wheatland Charter Academy (Closed 2005)
Charter School
P.o. Box 818
Wheatland, CA 95692
(530) 788-2097
Wheatland, CA 95692
(530) 788-2097
Grades: K-12
| 144 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Wheatland, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in Wheatland, CA include Wheatland Union High School and Edward P. Duplex.
How many public high schools are located in Wheatland?
3 public high schools are located in Wheatland.
What is the racial composition of students in Wheatland?
Wheatland public high schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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