For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 4,266 students in Cheyenne, WY.
The top ranked public high schools in Cheyenne, WY are Poder Academy Secondary School, Central High School and East High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cheyenne, WY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Wyoming public high school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 52% statewide average). High schools in Cheyenne have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wyoming public high schools.
Cheyenne, WY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is equal to the Wyoming average of 80%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Central High School, with 93% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Wyoming or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wyoming public high school average of 23% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Cheyenne, WY (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Poder Academy Secondary School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1100 Richardson Court
Cheyenne, WY 82001
(307) 632-2248
Cheyenne, WY 82001
(307) 632-2248
Grades: 7-12
| 101 students
Rank: #22.
Central High School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5500 Education Drive
Cheyenne, WY 82009
(307) 771-2680
Cheyenne, WY 82009
(307) 771-2680
Grades: 9-12
| 1,283 students
Rank: #33.
East High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2800 East Pershing Boulevard
Cheyenne, WY 82001
(307) 771-2663
Cheyenne, WY 82001
(307) 771-2663
Grades: 9-12
| 1,513 students
Rank: #44.
South High School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1213 West Allison Road
Cheyenne, WY 82007
(307) 771-2410
Cheyenne, WY 82007
(307) 771-2410
Grades: 9-12
| 1,187 students
Rank: #55.
Triumph High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1250 West College Drive
Cheyenne, WY 82007
(307) 771-2500
Cheyenne, WY 82007
(307) 771-2500
Grades: 7-12
| 167 students
Rank: n/an/a
Laramie Plains Academy
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
3001 East Pershing Blvd, Suite
Cheyenne, WY 82001
(307) 369-2345
Cheyenne, WY 82001
(307) 369-2345
Grades: PK-12
| 1 students
Rank: n/an/a
Meadowlark Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
3304 E I-80 Service Rd
Cheyenne, WY 82009
(307) 829-7355
Cheyenne, WY 82009
(307) 829-7355
Grades: 6-12
| 14 students
Cheyenne, Wyoming Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Attention Homes, Inc. (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
714 West Fox Farm Rd
Cheyenne, WY 82003
(307) 778-7832
Cheyenne, WY 82003
(307) 778-7832
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
510 West 29th Street
Cheyenne, WY 82001
(307) 771-2410
Cheyenne, WY 82001
(307) 771-2410
Grades: 4-6
| 67 students
600 West 22nd Street
Cheyenne, WY 82001
(307) 771-2420
Cheyenne, WY 82001
(307) 771-2420
Grades: K-3
| 131 students
3304 East I80 Service Rd
Cheyenne, WY 82009
(307) 633-8040
Cheyenne, WY 82009
(307) 633-8040
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
3304 East I-80 Service Rd
Cheyenne, WY 82009
(307) 633-8040
Cheyenne, WY 82009
(307) 633-8040
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Cheyenne, WY?
The top ranked public high schools in Cheyenne, WY include Poder Academy Secondary School, Central High School and East High School.
How many public high schools are located in Cheyenne?
7 public high schools are located in Cheyenne.
What is the racial composition of students in Cheyenne?
Cheyenne public high schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wyoming public high schools average of 23% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Cheyenne are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Cheyenne include: Central High School vs. East High School, South High School vs. East High School, East High School vs. Central High School
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