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#158 of 301 schools in WY

Pine Bluffs JR & SR High School

High School · Laramie County School District #2 · Pine Bluffs, WY

A Laramie County School District #2 high school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.

P.O. Box 520, Pine Bluffs, WY 82082

  • Math 42% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 42% proficient (2022)
  • 80%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.8Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-2.15 pts/yr
Data Period2010–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.6Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency42% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency42% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency42% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)50% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-8.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile27th
College Readiness9.1Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate80%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.1Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10:1
District spending per student$19,692
Chronic Absenteeism44.7%

Students at Pine Bluffs JR & SR High School score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WY average.

Math Proficiency42%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency42%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 42% in 2022, across a 13-year record (2010–2022).

Show all 13 years
2010
Math
62%
ELA
67%
2011
Math
62%
ELA
77%
2012
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2013
Math
47%
ELA
57%
2014
Math
37%
ELA
47%
2015
Math
42%
ELA
57%
2016
Math
42%
ELA
52%
2017
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2018
Math
42%
ELA
52%
2019
Math
42%
ELA
52%
2020*
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2021*
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2022
Math
42%
ELA
42%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2010-2022) · reading/ELA 57% (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

36.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Pine Bluffs JR & SR 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 43Car-Dependent
  • Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated814/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Pine Bluffs), 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

$66,388

Median home value

$316,300

Median rent

$725/mo

College educated

22.6%

Homeownership

80.4%

Poverty rate

7.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 82082; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics2sports offered
1 boys'·1 girls'·5 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses3of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 in Laramie County School District #2

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Burns JR & SR High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.77–12Not available324Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Laramie County School District #2

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#3 of 6
District spending per student
$19,692NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
5.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Pine Bluffs JR & SR High School is listed in Laramie County School District #2; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Pine Bluffs JR & SR High School

Pine Bluffs JR & SR High School is a public high school in Pine Bluffs, WY, part of Laramie County School District #2, serving approximately 190 students in grades 7th-12th with a 10:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #158 of 301 schools in WY. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Pine Bluffs JR & SR High School

What grades does Pine Bluffs JR & SR High School serve?

Pine Bluffs JR & SR High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Pine Bluffs JR & SR High School?

Pine Bluffs JR & SR High School has an enrollment of approximately 190 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Pine Bluffs JR & SR High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Pine Bluffs JR & SR High School is 10:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Pine Bluffs JR & SR High School rank in WY?

Pine Bluffs JR & SR High School ranks #158 of 301 schools in WY.

What is Pine Bluffs JR & SR High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Pine Bluffs JR & SR High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Pine Bluffs JR & SR High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Pine Bluffs JR & SR High School has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).

Is Pine Bluffs JR & SR High School a charter school?

No, Pine Bluffs JR & SR High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Pine Bluffs JR & SR High School a Title I school?

No, Pine Bluffs JR & SR High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pine Bluffs JR & SR High School?

36.3% of students at Pine Bluffs JR & SR 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
7th – 12th
Enrollment
190
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
Teachers (FTE)
19
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Laramie County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
44.7%
4-Year Graduation
80%+
Area population (ZIP 82082)
1,675
Area median age
45.5
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 82082; 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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