Serving 264 students in grades 7-12, Kemmerer Junior Senior High School ranks in the top 30% 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 53% (which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Wyoming state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% 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: 7-12
- Enrollment: 264 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 20% in WY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 73% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kemmerer Junior Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wyoming for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Kemmerer Junior Senior High School's student population of 264 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
264 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Kemmerer Junior Senior High School ranks within the top 30% of all 309 schools in Wyoming (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kemmerer Junior Senior High School is 0.27, 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
#64 out of 309 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
3%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
10%
15%
Black
n/a
1%
White
85%
76%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
82%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
25%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kemmerer Junior Senior High School's ranking?
Kemmerer Junior Senior High School is ranked #64 out of 309 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Wyoming.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% WY state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Kemmerer Junior Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Kemmerer Junior Senior High School is 90%, which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 82%.
How many students attend Kemmerer Junior Senior High School?
264 students attend Kemmerer Junior Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Kemmerer Junior Senior High School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kemmerer Junior Senior High School?
Kemmerer Junior Senior High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 11:1.
What grades does Kemmerer Junior Senior High School offer ?
Kemmerer Junior Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Kemmerer Junior Senior High School part of?
Kemmerer Junior Senior High School is part of Lincoln County School District #1.
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