Serving 72 students in grades 9-12, John C. Schiffer Collaborative 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 20-29% (which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is approximately equal to the Wyoming state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Wyoming state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% 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: 72 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Graduation Rate: 60-79% (Btm 50% in WY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
School Overview
John C. Schiffer Collaborative School's student population of 72 students has grown by 30% 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
72 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
John C. Schiffer Collaborative School 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 John C. Schiffer Collaborative School is 0.24, 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
#225 out of 309 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
3%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
6%
15%
Black
1%
1%
White
87%
76%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-79%
82%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
25%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John C. Schiffer Collaborative School's ranking?
John C. Schiffer Collaborative School is ranked #225 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?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% WY state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WY state average).
What is the graduation rate of John C. Schiffer Collaborative School?
The graduation rate of John C. Schiffer Collaborative School is 60-79%, which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 82%.
How many students attend John C. Schiffer Collaborative School?
72 students attend John C. Schiffer Collaborative School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of John C. Schiffer Collaborative School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John C. Schiffer Collaborative School?
John C. Schiffer Collaborative School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 11:1.
What grades does John C. Schiffer Collaborative School offer ?
John C. Schiffer Collaborative School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is John C. Schiffer Collaborative School part of?
John C. Schiffer Collaborative School is part of Sheridan County School District #2.
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