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#147 of 301 schools in WY
Top 49% in state
Poder Academy Secondary School
High School · Laramie County School District #1 · Cheyenne, WY
A Laramie County School District #1 charter high school where students score 24 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1100 Richardson Court, Cheyenne, WY 82001
- Math 62% proficient (2022)
- Reading 82% proficient (2022)
- 50%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Poder Academy Secondary School score 72% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WY average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 72% in 2022, across a 7-year record (2016–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 72% (multi-year average, 2016-2022) · reading/ELA 80% (multi-year average, 2016-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 14 test records from WY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
44.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Poder Academy Secondary 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 54Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,322/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Cheyenne), 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
$74,149
Median home value
$291,400
Median rent
$1,044/mo
College educated
32.2%
Homeownership
62.4%
Poverty rate
8.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 82001; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | 9–12 | 1.9 mi | 1,284 | Compare → |
| South High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | 9–12 | 2.5 mi | 1,159 | Compare → |
| East High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | 9–12 | 2.9 mi | 1,506 | Compare → |
| Triumph High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | 9–12 | 2.9 mi | 168 | 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.
Laramie County School District #1
- Schools in district
- 38
- Rank in district
- #7 of 36
- District spending per student
- $18,376NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Poder Academy Secondary School is listed in Laramie County School District #1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Poder Academy Secondary School
Poder Academy Secondary School is a public high school in Cheyenne, WY, part of Laramie County School District #1, serving approximately 120 students in grades 7th-12th with a 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #147 of 301 schools in WY. State assessment records show 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Poder Academy Secondary School
What grades does Poder Academy Secondary School serve?
Poder Academy Secondary School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Poder Academy Secondary School?
Poder Academy Secondary School has an enrollment of approximately 120 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Poder Academy Secondary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Poder Academy Secondary School is 10.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Poder Academy Secondary School rank in WY?
Poder Academy Secondary School ranks #147 of 301 schools in WY.
What is Poder Academy Secondary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Poder Academy Secondary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Poder Academy Secondary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Poder Academy Secondary School has 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022).
Is Poder Academy Secondary School a charter school?
Yes, Poder Academy Secondary School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Poder Academy Secondary School a Title I school?
No, Poder Academy Secondary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Poder Academy Secondary School?
44.2% of students at Poder Academy Secondary 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
- 120
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Laramie County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 40.0%
- Phone
- (307) 632-2248
- 4-Year Graduation
- 50%+
- Area population (ZIP 82001)
- 37,955
- Area average commute
- 15.6 min
- Area median age
- 35.5
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 82001; 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, 2016-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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