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Pathfinder High School

Public Grades 9-12

68^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 83 Wyoming High Schools

Better than 18% of Wyoming high schools

Summary

Pathfinder High School is a public high school located in Lander, Wyoming, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 54 students. Despite being part of the Fremont County School District #1, which is ranked 31 out of 43 districts in the state, Pathfinder High School has consistently ranked in the bottom quarter of Wyoming high schools over the past several years, with a ranking between 62-75 out of 80-83 schools.

Pathfinder High School faces significant challenges, including low proficiency rates, with only 25% of 10th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts in the 2024-2025 school year, compared to 50.4% statewide and 37.6% in the district. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 46.3% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2023-2024 school year, significantly higher than the 29.57% at the nearby Lander Valley High School. Pathfinder High School also struggles with low graduation rates, with a 4-year graduation rate of only 45.5% in the 2023-2024 school year, compared to 81.6% at Lander Valley High School.

Despite the low academic performance, Pathfinder High School spends significantly more per student ($25,448 in 2023-2024) compared to the nearby Lander Valley High School ($20,569 in 2023-2024). This suggests that the school may not be effectively allocating its resources to address the specific needs of its students. The consistent underperformance of Pathfinder High School compared to the state, district, and nearby schools highlights the need for targeted interventions and a comprehensive review of the school's strategies and resource allocation to improve student outcomes.

Students ?

9.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$25,448

Per pupil spending ?

72.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

863 Sweetwater Street
Lander, WY 82520

(307) 335-7050

District: Fremont County School District # 1

Racial breakdown:

White:

62.1%

Two or more races:

13.8%

Hispanic:

12.1%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 25th percentile in 2013 → 18th in 2025

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 10 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Wyoming average (38% vs 49% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (18th percentile)

!Graduation rate below the Wyoming average (63% vs 83%)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school38%

District avg45%

Wyoming avg49%

68^th of 83

Wyoming public high schools ?

Bottom 18%▲ up 8 pts since 2016

From bottom 10% (2016) to bottom 18% (2025)

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SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd of 2High Schools in the Fremont County School District # 1

31^st of 43Fremont County School District # 1 among Wyoming districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Wyoming percentile	Rating
2025	24.5	68 of 83	18.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	3.3	75 of 80	6.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	8.9	73 of 80	8.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	28.8	62 of 80	22.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	10.0	74 of 81	8.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	2.9	75 of 77	2.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	1.6	73 of 73	0.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2017	7.3	73 of 79	7.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2016	7.8	71 of 79	10.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	18.2	60 of 80	25.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	7.2	66 of 71	7.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2011	5.6	62 of 69	10.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	30.6	57 of 69	17.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	1.1	71 of 71	0.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2008	0.5	65 of 66	1.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2007	12.5	61 of 67	9.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2005	47.5	42 of 66	36.4%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Wyoming percentile	Rating
2025	43.8	37 of 62	40.3%	★★☆☆☆
2024	8.8	56 of 60	6.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	20.2	55 of 61	9.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	42.5	26 of 52	50.0%	★★★☆☆
2021	22.4	44 of 52	15.4%	★☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Wyoming percentile	Rating
2024	2.9	52 of 54	3.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	2.3	51 of 51	0.0%	☆☆☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)40th percentile+22 vs school

White (2024)4th percentile-3 vs school

By subject vs Wyoming (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts40%-12 vs state

Mathematics33%-10 vs state

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Schools Near Pathfinder High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				WY-TOPP English Language Arts (2025)		WY-TOPP Mathematics (2025)		WY-TOPP Science (2025)	ACT English (2025)	ACT Math (2025)	ACT Reading (2025)	ACT Science (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	WY-TOPP English Language Arts 9th Grade	WY-TOPP English Language Arts 10th Grade	WY-TOPP Mathematics 9th Grade	WY-TOPP Mathematics 10th Grade	WY-TOPP Science 10th Grade	ACT English 11th Grade	ACT Math 11th Grade	ACT Reading 11th Grade	ACT Science 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Pathfinder High School	Public	9-12	863 Sweetwater Street	Lander	82520	Fremont County	Fremont County School District # 1	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(307) 335-7050	58	6	9.6	72.4%	36 (62.1%)	1 (1.7%)	7 (12.1%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (10.3%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (13.8%)	24.5	68^th of 83 public high schools	18.1%		3.3	75^th of 80 public high schools	6.3%	7	55.6	25.0	33.3			13.8	14.7	15.7	15.1	$25,448	$3,802	$21,647
Lander Valley High School	Public	9-12	350 Baldwin Creek Road	Lander	82520	Fremont County	Fremont County School District # 1	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(307) 332-4433	538	41	13.0	33.3%	405 (75.3%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (6.1%)	5 (0.9%)	58 (10.8%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (6.9%)	43.8	48^th of 83 public high schools	42.2%		37.9	56^th of 80 public high schools	30.0%	8	60.9	39.5	38.3	45.0	49.5	18.4	19.3	20.9	20.7	$20,569	$2,443	$18,127
Wyoming Indian High School	Public	9-12	636 Blue Sky Highway	Ethete	82520	Fremont County	Fremont County School District #14	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(307) 332-9765	180	23	7.9	81.7%	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	175 (97.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	1.4	83^rd of 83 public high schools	0.0%		2.3	78^th of 80 public high schools	2.5%	5	11.5	17.7		9.8	11.8	11.2	13.2	13.7	13.8	$42,602	$6,484	$36,118
Ft. Washakie High School	Public	9-12	90 Ethete Road	Fort Washakie	82514	Fremont County	Fremont County School District #21	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(307) 332-0142	91	13	7.0	100.0%	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	87 (95.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.1%)	1.8	81^st of 83 public high schools	2.4%		2.9	77^th of 80 public high schools	3.8%	4	9.5	26.1	9.5		8.7	11.6	14.0	13.6	15.3	$47,363	$4,990	$42,373
Arapahoe Charter High School	Public, Charter	9-12	445 Little Wind River Bottom R	Arapahoe	82510	Fremont County	Fremont County School District #38	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(307) 856-9333	54	5	10.8	100.0%	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (7.4%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (85.2%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (7.4%)								(n/a)						11.3	13.2	13.3	14.6	$17,402	$549	$16,854

Frequently Asked Questions about Pathfinder High School

How many students attend Pathfinder High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 58 students attended Pathfinder High School.

What is the racial makeup of Pathfinder High School?

Students at Pathfinder High School are 62% White, 14% Two or more races, 12% Hispanic, 10% American Indian, 2% African American.

Is Pathfinder High School a good school?

Pathfinder High School ranks in the bottom 18.1% of Wyoming high schools.

What district is Pathfinder High School in?

Fremont County School District # 1

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