Wheatland High School is a secondary education school in Platte County School District #1 in Wheatland, Wyoming. Their mascot is the bulldog. The school colors are blue, gold, and white. They have a wrestling, basketball, football, volleyball, softball, track, golf, cross country, marching band and cheer teams.
Serving 20 students in grades 9-12, Peak High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wyoming for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 56%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Wyoming state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 20 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in WY)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Peak High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wyoming for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Peak High School's student population of 20 students has grown by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
20 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Colors
Blue, Gold
School Rankings
The diversity score of Peak High School is 0.42, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≥50%
56%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
3%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
30%
15%
Black
n/a
1%
White
70%
76%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
82%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
28%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% WY state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% WY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Peak High School?
The graduation rate of Peak High School is 50%, which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 82%.
How many students attend Peak High School?
20 students attend Peak High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Peak High School students are White, and 30% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Peak High School?
Peak High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 11:1.
What grades does Peak High School offer ?
Peak High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Peak High School part of?
Peak High School is part of Platte County School District #1.
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