High Schools in Albany County School District #1

The Albany County School District #1 in Wyoming is home to three high schools: Laramie High School, Whiting High School, and Rock River High School. These schools vary significantly in size, with Laramie High School being the largest with 1,095 students and Rock River High School being the smallest with only 34 students.

Laramie High School stands out as the top-performing school in the district, ranking 34th out of 80 Wyoming high schools and earning a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school performs above the district and state averages in several academic areas, including WY-TOPP English Language Arts and Mathematics. In contrast, Rock River High School, the smallest school in the district, ranks 46th out of 80 Wyoming high schools with a 2-star rating, but it still outperforms the district and state averages in the same academic areas.

The smaller schools, Whiting High School and Rock River High School, have significantly higher spending per student and lower student-teacher ratios compared to the larger Laramie High School. Additionally, these smaller schools have higher percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students.