Glendo High School (Closed 2023)

305 Paige Street
Wheatland, WY 82201
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 8 students in grades 9-12, Glendo 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 bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥50% (which was higher than the Wyoming state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥50% (which was lower than the Wyoming state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 was lower than the Wyoming state level of 11:1.

Top Rankings

Glendo High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wyoming for:

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
8 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (WY)
(20-21)
≥50%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Glendo High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Wyoming by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
≥50%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Glendo High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Wyoming by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
11:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Glendo High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Wyoming by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
3%
Asian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Glendo High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Wyoming by year, with the latest 1994-95 school year data.
Hispanic
n/a
15%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Glendo High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Wyoming by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
n/a
1%
White
100%
76%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Glendo High School and the percentage of White public school students in Wyoming by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Wyoming.
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This chart displays the diversity score of Glendo High School and the public school average diversity score of Wyoming by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(19-20)
≥50%
80%
This chart displays graduation rate of Glendo High School and public school graduation rate of Wyoming by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Glendo High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Wyoming by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
50%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Glendo High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Wyoming by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education

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 49% WY state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% WY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Glendo High School?
The graduation rate of Glendo High School is 50%, which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 80%.
How many students attend Glendo High School?
8 students attend Glendo High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Glendo High School students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Glendo High School?
Glendo High School has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 11:1.
What grades does Glendo High School offer ?
Glendo High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Glendo High School part of?
Glendo High School is part of Platte County School District #1.

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