Best High Schools in Cheyenne, WY

The city of Cheyenne, Wyoming is home to 5 high schools serving grades 9-12, including East High School, Central High School, South High School, Triumph High School, and PODER Academy Secondary School. These schools are part of the Laramie County School District #1.

Based on the data, PODER Academy Secondary School stands out as the top-performing high school in Cheyenne, consistently earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and significantly outperforming the district and state averages on test scores. In contrast, South High School and Triumph High School appear to be the lowest-performing, with 0-star ratings and test scores well below the district and state. The graduation rates across all five high schools are similar, ranging from 81.6% to 81.6%.

Interestingly, the high free/reduced lunch rates at South High and Triumph High, coupled with their low test scores, suggest these schools may be serving a more economically disadvantaged student population. Additionally, Triumph High School's high spending per student and low student-teacher ratio raise questions about the efficiency and effectiveness of its resource allocation. Overall, the data highlights significant disparities in academic performance among the high schools in Cheyenne, with PODER Academy as a standout success story and South High and Triumph High as areas of concern.