Serving 126 students in grades 9-12, Wind River 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 top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (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 35% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 24% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 126 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Graduation Rate: 60-79% (Btm 50% in WY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wind River High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wyoming for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Wind River High School's student population of 126 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
126 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Wind River High School ranks within the top 50% of all 309 schools in Wyoming (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wind River High School is 0.54, 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
#131 out of 309 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
18%
3%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
10%
15%
Black
n/a
1%
White
65%
76%
Hawaiian
1%
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
28%
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 Wind River High School's ranking?
Wind River High School is ranked #131 out of 309 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Wyoming.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% WY state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Wind River High School?
The graduation rate of Wind River High School is 60-79%, which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 82%.
How many students attend Wind River High School?
126 students attend Wind River High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Wind River High School students are White, 18% of students are American Indian, 10% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wind River High School?
Wind River High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 11:1.
What grades does Wind River High School offer ?
Wind River High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Wind River High School part of?
Wind River High School is part of Fremont County School District # 6.
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