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#267 of 301 schools in WY
Pathfinder High School
High School · Fremont County School District # 1 · Lander, WY
A Fremont County School District # 1 high school where students score 27 points below what's typical for similar communities.
863 Sweetwater Street, Lander, WY 82520
- Math 10% proficient (2022)
- Reading 30% proficient (2022)
- 49.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Pathfinder High School score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WY average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 13-year record (2010–2022), then recovered 10 points since 2019, reaching 20% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 17% (multi-year average, 2010-2022) · reading/ELA 27% (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 24 test records from WY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
46.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Pathfinder 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 62Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 74Very Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$75,000
Median home value
$318,300
Median rent
$882/mo
College educated
35.4%
Homeownership
73.8%
Poverty rate
9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 82520; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lander Valley High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | 9–12 | 0.7 mi | 558 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Fremont County School District # 1
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #5 of 5
- District spending per student
- $20,393NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Pathfinder High School is listed in Fremont County School District # 1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pathfinder High School
Pathfinder High School is a public high school in Lander, WY, part of Fremont County School District # 1, serving approximately 54 students in grades 9th-12th with a 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 out of 10 and ranks #267 of 301 schools in WY. State assessment records show 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pathfinder High School
What grades does Pathfinder High School serve?
Pathfinder High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Pathfinder High School?
Pathfinder High School has an enrollment of approximately 54 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pathfinder High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pathfinder High School is 10.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pathfinder High School rank in WY?
Pathfinder High School ranks #267 of 301 schools in WY.
What is Pathfinder High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Pathfinder High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 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 Pathfinder High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pathfinder High School has 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Is Pathfinder High School a charter school?
No, Pathfinder High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pathfinder High School a Title I school?
No, Pathfinder High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pathfinder High School?
46.3% of students at Pathfinder 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
- 54
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Fremont County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 85.2%
- Phone
- (307) 335-7050
- 4-Year Graduation
- 49.5%
- Area population (ZIP 82520)
- 13,385
- Area average commute
- 14.7 min
- Area median age
- 39
Official sources & links
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 82520; 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
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