Summary:
The 65779 zip code is home to a single high school, Wheatland High, which serves students in grades 9-12. The school's performance metrics suggest areas for improvement, particularly in graduation rates, dropout rates, and academic achievement.
Wheatland High has a four-year graduation rate of 66.6%, which falls below the state average. Additionally, the school's dropout rate of 7.8% is higher than the state average. These statistics indicate a need to address student retention and support. Wheatland High's test scores in mathematics and science are also significantly lower than the state averages, with only 28.7% of 7th graders and 25.1% of 8th graders proficient or better in mathematics, and 25.1% of 8th graders proficient or better in science.
While Wheatland High faces these challenges, it also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 9.5, which could be an advantage in providing more individualized attention to students. However, the school's high percentage of students (61.03%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch suggests that it serves a predominantly low-income student population, which can present unique challenges in terms of academic support and resources. Addressing these socioeconomic factors and aligning with the Wheatland R-II district may be key to improving Wheatland High's overall performance.
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