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#300 of 301 schools in WY
Platte River School
High School · Goshen County School District #1 · Torrington, WY
A Goshen County School District #1 high school where students score 36 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3100 West C Street Suite A, Torrington, WY 82240
- Math 25% proficient (2022)
- Reading 25% proficient (2022)
- <50% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Platte River School score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WY average.
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Where Platte River 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 18Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,554/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Torrington), 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
$65,568
Median home value
$233,900
Median rent
$788/mo
College educated
23.9%
Homeownership
72.7%
Poverty rate
13.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 82240; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Torrington High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | 9–12 | 0.6 mi | 325 | Compare → |
| St Joseph's Children's HomePrivate · tuition | 7.3private | 1–11 | 1.3 mi | 42 | Compare → |
| Lingle-ft. Laramie High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | 9–12 | Not available | 99 | Compare → |
| Southeast High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.0 | 9–12 | Not available | 87 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Goshen County School District #1
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #11 of 11
- District spending per student
- $22,948NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Platte River School is listed in Goshen County School District #1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Platte River School
Platte River School is a public high school in Torrington, WY, part of Goshen County School District #1, serving approximately 31 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 1.9 out of 10 and ranks #300 of 301 schools in WY. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (2022 EdFacts) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Platte River School
What grades does Platte River School serve?
Platte River School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Platte River School?
Platte River School has an enrollment of approximately 31 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Platte River School?
The student-teacher ratio at Platte River School is 15.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Platte River School rank in WY?
Platte River School ranks #300 of 301 schools in WY.
What is Platte River School's MySchoolScout rating?
Platte River School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 1.9 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 Platte River School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Platte River School has 25% math proficiency (2022 EdFacts) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).
Is Platte River School a charter school?
No, Platte River School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Platte River School a Title I school?
No, Platte River School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 31
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Goshen County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 74.2%
- Phone
- (307) 532-7101
- 4-Year Graduation
- <50%
- Area population (ZIP 82240)
- 9,547
- Area average commute
- 14.8 min
- Area median age
- 42.8
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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.
- 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 82240; 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 2022 EdFacts; directory SY 2023–24
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