Wheatland High School

Platte County School District #1
1207 13th Street
Wheatland, WY 82201
258 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Wheatland High School, located in Wheatland, Wyoming, serves as the primary secondary education institution for Platte County School District #1. The school is committed to providing a comprehensive academic environment that prepares students for post-secondary success, whether they choose to enter the workforce, the military, or higher education. With a focus on both rigorous classroom instruction and personal development, the school fosters a community-centered atmosphere typical of rural Wyoming, emphasizing student engagement and local pride.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, Wheatland High School offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletic programs, student organizations, and elective courses designed to cultivate well-rounded students. The school functions as a hub for the Wheatland community, maintaining a strong connection between staff, students, and families to ensure a supportive learning experience. For more detailed information regarding their academic calendars, staff directories, or district-wide initiatives, the school maintains an official web presence at [platte1.org](http://platte1.org).
258
Total Students
21.6
Full-Time Teachers
11.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
31.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    206 (79.8%)
  • Hispanic
    37 (14.3%)
  • Two or More
    10 (3.9%)
  • Asian
    4 (1.6%)
  • Black
    1 (0.4%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Platte County School District #1
Phone: (307)322-2075
Website: http://whs.platte1.org/
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 258
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 21.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 65
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 15

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 9 59
Grade 10 68
Grade 11 49
Grade 12 82
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Peak High School
Platte County School District #1
16 Students
1207 13th Street
Wheatland, WY 82201 (0.0 miles away)
High School 9th - 12th