Serving 42 students in grades 9-12, Expedition Academy 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Wyoming state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 42 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Graduation Rate: 60-79% (Btm 50% in WY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Expedition Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wyoming for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Expedition Academy's student population of 42 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
42 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Expedition Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 309 schools in Wyoming (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Expedition Academy is 0.32, 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
#294 out of 309 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
3%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
17%
15%
Black
n/a
1%
White
81%
76%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-79%
82%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
25%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Expedition Academy's ranking?
Expedition Academy is ranked #294 out of 309 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wyoming.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% WY state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Expedition Academy?
The graduation rate of Expedition Academy is 60-79%, which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 82%.
How many students attend Expedition Academy?
42 students attend Expedition Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Expedition Academy students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Expedition Academy?
Expedition Academy has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 11:1.
What grades does Expedition Academy offer ?
Expedition Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Expedition Academy part of?
Expedition Academy is part of Sweetwater County School District #2.
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