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Laramie High School

High School · Albany County School District #1 · Laramie, WY

An Albany County School District #1 high school serving grades 9th – 12th.

1710 Boulder Drive, Laramie, WY 82070

  • Math 50% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 60% proficient (2022)
  • 90.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.9Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-1.24 pts/yr
Data Period2010–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.9Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency50% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency60% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency55% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)55% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+0.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile55th
College Readiness6.1Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%
AP Participation22.9%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.5Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.4:1
District spending per student$18,376
Chronic Absenteeism50.3%

Students at Laramie High School score 55% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WY average.

Math Proficiency50%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency60%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 55% in 2022, across a 13-year record (2010–2022).

Show all 13 years
2010
Math
68%
ELA
81%
2011
Math
67%
ELA
74%
2012
Math
76%
ELA
82%
2013
Math
55%
ELA
45%
2014
Math
44%
ELA
35%
2015
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2016
Math
47%
ELA
47%
2017
Math
52%
ELA
47%
2018
Math
61%
ELA
64%
2019
Math
61%
ELA
64%
2020*
Math
46%
ELA
62%
2021*
Math
46%
ELA
62%
2022
Math
50%
ELA
60%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2010-2022) · reading/ELA 60% (multi-year average, 2010-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 26 test records from WY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

22%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Laramie High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 17Car-Dependent
  • Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,302/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Laramie), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$65,399

Median home value

$325,500

Median rent

$960/mo

College educated

53.2%

Homeownership

50.6%

Poverty rate

20.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 82070; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
22.9% participation·State avg: 2.3 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics8sports offered
4 boys'·4 girls'·20 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Whiting High SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.69–120.7 mi56Compare →
Rock River High SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.89–12Not available35Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Albany County School District #1

Schools in district
17
Rank in district
#9 of 13
District spending per student
$18,376NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
8.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Laramie High School is listed in Albany County School District #1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Laramie High School

Laramie High School is a public high school in Laramie, WY, part of Albany County School District #1, serving approximately 1,111 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #173 of 301 schools in WY. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Laramie High School

What grades does Laramie High School serve?

Laramie High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Laramie High School?

Laramie High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,111 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Laramie High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Laramie High School is 15.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Laramie High School rank in WY?

Laramie High School ranks #173 of 301 schools in WY.

What is Laramie High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Laramie High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Laramie High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Laramie High School has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).

Is Laramie High School a charter school?

No, Laramie High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Laramie High School a Title I school?

No, Laramie High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Laramie High School?

22.0% of students at Laramie High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,111
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
72
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Town
County
Albany County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
50.3%
4-Year Graduation
90.0%
Area population (ZIP 82070)
20,149
Area average commute
14.5 min
Area median age
29.4
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 82070; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2010-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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