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Laramie County School District #1


At a glance
32ndof 43 Wyoming districts▼ 3
Better than 25% of Wyoming districts
2810 House Avenue
Cheyenne, WY 82001
·(307) 771-2100·All Wyoming district rankings →
Statewide performance 2017–2025
2025: better than 25.6% of districts
39
Schools
13,426
Students
4
5-star schools
Top rankedPODER Academy Secondary School1st of 83 Wyoming high schools
Biggest riser
Alta Vista Elementary up 45 spots statewide this year
Smallest classes
Hebard Elementary 8 students per teacher
SchoolDigger ratings
5★
4★
3★
2★
1★
0★
7 schools without a SchoolDigger rating (too few tested students)
Summary:

The Laramie County School District #1 in Wyoming encompasses 36 schools, including 26 elementary schools, 5 middle schools, and 5 high schools, serving students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade.

The district's performance is mixed, with a few standout schools like PODER Academy and PODER Academy Secondary School consistently ranking among the top in the state, while others like South High School and Triumph High School perform poorly. Elementary schools like Anderson Elementary, Gilchrist Elementary, and Jessup Elementary also stand out for their high proficiency rates.

Overall, the district faces challenges, with a wide range in proficiency rates, graduation rates, and per-student spending across the schools. The data suggests the district may need to examine its curriculum, teaching practices, and resource allocation to improve overall student achievement and address the achievement gap between the highest and lowest performing schools.

Ranking:
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Wyoming Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.

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