WHEATLAND HIGH SCHOOL

Wheatland High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Wheatland school district, located in Grainfield, KS with about 34 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 8 teachers, Wheatland High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 4:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Wheatland High School, located in Grainfield, Kansas, serves as a focal point for the small, rural community of Gove County. As a consolidated school district, it functions as the educational hub for students in the region, providing a traditional small-town high school experience. The school is known for its intimate learning environment, where low student-to-teacher ratios allow for personalized attention and a strong sense of community among students, faculty, and local families.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Wheatland High School maintains a vibrant extracurricular program that is central to the school’s identity. Despite its modest size, the school remains highly active in athletics and various student organizations, which play a significant role in fostering school spirit and community engagement. By emphasizing both academic fundamentals and extracurricular involvement, the school aims to prepare its students for life after graduation, whether they choose to enter the workforce, pursue technical training, or attend a university.

For more information, contact Wheatland High School at (785) 673-4223 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.