Serving 629 students in grades 9-12, Cody High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Wyoming for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Wyoming state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 629 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Top 50% in WY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cody High School's student population of 629 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
629 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Cody High School ranks within the top 50% of all 309 schools in Wyoming (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cody High School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#146 out of 309 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
3%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
5%
15%
Black
n/a
1%
White
91%
76%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
82%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
25%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cody High School's ranking?
Cody High School is ranked #146 out of 309 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Wyoming.
What schools are Cody High School often compared to?
Cody High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Powell High School, Heart Mountain Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% WY state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cody High School?
The graduation rate of Cody High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 82%.
How many students attend Cody High School?
629 students attend Cody High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Cody High School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cody High School?
Cody High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 11:1.
What grades does Cody High School offer ?
Cody High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Cody High School part of?
Cody High School is part of Park County School District # 6.
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