Top Rankings
Laramie County School District #1 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wyoming for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 295 students in Laramie County School District #1. This district's average charter testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public charter schools in Wyoming.
Public Charter Schools in Laramie County School District #1 have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the Wyoming public charter school average of 73%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 76% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wyoming public charter school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (WY)
# Schools
38 Schools
5 Schools
# Students
13,821 Students
676 Students
# Teachers
1,017 Teachers
47 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Laramie County School District #1, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 48 school districts in Wyoming (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has increased from 79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#42 out of 48 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
47%
Graduation Rate
80%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.49
0.58
# American Indian Students
88 Students
43 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
6%
# Asian Students
103 Students
35 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
3,198 Students
131 Students
% Hispanic Students
23%
19%
# Black Students
272 Students
10 Students
% Black Students
2%
2%
# White Students
9,325 Students
415 Students
% White Students
67%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
34 Students
n/a
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
801 Students
42 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
180
10
# Students in K Grade:
1,011
76
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,058
79
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,049
81
# Students in 3rd Grade:
978
75
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,059
66
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,021
57
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,052
48
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,114
51
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,102
46
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,348
30
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,064
15
# Students in 11th Grade:
981
20
# Students in 12th Grade:
804
22
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,438 in this school district is less than the state median of $20,873. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,429 is less than the state median of $20,159. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$283 MM
$1,932 MM
Spending
$269 MM
$1,866 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,438
$20,873
Spending / Student
$19,429
$20,159
Best Laramie County School District #1 Public Charter Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Poder Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2201 Morrie Avenue
Cheyenne, WY 82001
(307) 632-2248
Cheyenne, WY 82001
(307) 632-2248
Grades: K-6
| 194 students
Rank: #22.
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
Recent Articles
College Application Requirement for High School Graduation? DC Weighs Possibility
The article discusses a proposal in Washington D.C. to make college applications a requirement for high school graduation. It examines the potential benefits and drawbacks of such a policy, including its impact on graduation rates and college attendance. The piece also considers similar initiatives in other states and the debate surrounding this approach
Bribing Students to Get Good Grades: The Debate
This piece explores the controversial practice of offering monetary rewards to students for good grades. It examines studies conducted in various cities, discussing the effectiveness of such programs and the ethical concerns they raise. The article presents arguments from both supporters and critics of this approach to student motivation.
September 27, 2024
Understanding RubricsThis article explores the fundamental principles of rubrics in education, focusing on their role as assessment tools. It breaks down the key components of rubrics, including criteria, performance levels, and descriptors. The piece also delves into the two main types of rubrics - holistic and analytic - providing authoritative definitions and explaining their unique applications in educational settings.
