Serving 246 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Snowy Range Academy ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Wyoming for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Wyoming state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 246 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in WY
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Snowy Range Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wyoming for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Snowy Range Academy's student population of 246 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
246 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Snowy Range Academy ranks within the top 5% of all 309 schools in Wyoming (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Snowy Range Academy is 0.42, which is more 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
#15 out of 309 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
3%
Asian
12%
1%
Hispanic
7%
15%
Black
1%
1%
White
75%
76%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
25%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Snowy Range Academy's ranking?
Snowy Range Academy is ranked #15 out of 309 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Wyoming.
What schools are Snowy Range Academy often compared to?
Snowy Range Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Uw Laboratory School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% WY state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WY state average).
How many students attend Snowy Range Academy?
246 students attend Snowy Range Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Snowy Range Academy students are White, 12% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Snowy Range Academy?
Snowy Range Academy has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 11:1.
What grades does Snowy Range Academy offer ?
Snowy Range Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Snowy Range Academy part of?
Snowy Range Academy is part of Albany County School District #1.
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