Is Laramie High School a good school?

Laramie High School ranks 34 th of 80 Wyoming high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Laramie High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,111 students attended Laramie High School.

What is the racial makeup of Laramie High School?

Students at Laramie High School are 73% White, 19% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

What schools feed into Laramie High School?

Laramie High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Beitel Elementary Elementary : Centennial Elementary Elementary : Harmony Elementary Elementary : Indian Paintbrush Elementary Elementary : Slade Elementary Elementary : Spring Creek Elementary Elementary : Velma Linford Elementary Middle : Laramie Middle School

Laramie High School

Summary:

Laramie High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Laramie, Wyoming, with a total enrollment of 1,095 students. The school is part of the Albany County School District #1, which is ranked 13 out of 42 school districts in Wyoming and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Laramie High School has had a fluctuating statewide ranking, ranging from 5th to 43rd out of 80 Wyoming high schools, and its SchoolDigger rating has also varied from 2 to 5 stars. The school has shown strong performance for certain student subgroups, such as Asian and multi-racial students, but has struggled with the performance of special education, low socioeconomic status, and gifted and talented students. Laramie High School's test scores in WY-TOPP (Wyoming Test of Proficiency and Progress) for English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are generally above the state average, but below the average for the Albany County School District #1.

The school's per-student spending has increased over the years, reaching $16,452 in the 2022-2023 school year, and its student-teacher ratio has fluctuated, ranging from 13.7 to 15 students per teacher. These factors suggest that Laramie High School is investing resources to support its educational programs, but the impact of these investments on student outcomes is not clear from the available data. Overall, Laramie High School appears to be a school with a mixed performance record, with strengths in certain student subgroups and areas for improvement in others.

Detail:

Public 9-12

1710 Boulder Drive
Laramie, WY 82070

(307) 721-4420

District: Albany County School District #1

SchoolDigger Rank:
34^th of 80 Wyoming High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,452

Feeder schools for Laramie High School:

Elementary:	Beitel Elementary
	Centennial Elementary
	Harmony Elementary
	Indian Paintbrush Elementary
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	Slade Elementary
	Spring Creek Elementary
	Velma Linford Elementary
Middle:	Laramie Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.2

Number of students: 1,111

Racial breakdown:

White:

72.6%

Hispanic:

19.3%

Two or more races:

5.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 22%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Laramie High School ranks better than 57.5% of high schools in Wyoming. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 56.81. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Laramie High School has the largest high school student body size in the Albany County School District #1. Racial makeup is: White (72.6%), Hispanic (19.3%), two or more races (5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 22% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Albany County School District #1. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Laramie High School is 15.2, which is the highest among 3 high schools in the Albany County School District #1! (See more...)

Compare Laramie High School employs 72.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Laramie High School is $16,452, which is the lowest among 3 high schools in the Albany County School District #1!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Laramie High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Laramie High School 34^th of 80 Wyoming public high schools. (See Laramie High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Albany County School District #1:

SchoolDigger ranks Albany County School District #1 13^th of 42 Wyoming school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Laramie High School

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Rank History for all students at Laramie High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WY State Percentile
2004	72.10	17^th	62	72.6%
2005	69.05	21^st	66	68.2%
2006	65.80	20^th	62	67.7%
2007	47.16	44^th	67	34.3%
2008	75.49	16^th	66	75.8%
2009	79.77	9^th	71	87.3%
2010	80.61	8^th	69	88.4%
2011	72.97	19^th	69	72.5%
2012	75.41	14^th	71	80.3%
2013	76.22	17^th	80	78.8%
2014	86.66	5^th	78	93.6%
2016	78.01	9^th	79	88.6%
2017	78.75	9^th	79	88.6%
2018	53.36	32^nd	73	56.2%
2019	76.01	11^th	77	85.7%
2021	64.96	19^th	81	76.5%
2022	67.71	18^th	80	77.5%
2023	47.49	43^rd	80	46.3%
2024	56.81	34^th	80	57.5%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Laramie High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WY State Percentile
2018	70.42	2^nd	9	77.8%
2019	89.46	2^nd	12	83.3%
2021	68.30	1^st	11	90.9%
2022	90.39	2^nd	13	84.6%
2023	96.94	1^st	15	93.3%
2024	85.86	2^nd	13	84.6%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Laramie High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WY State Percentile
2018	39.17	14^th	27	48.1%
2019	55.56	12^th	28	57.1%
2021	64.05	8^th	27	70.4%
2023	22.25	25^th	32	21.9%
2024	21.92	30^th	33	9.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Laramie High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WY State Percentile
2018	20.10	45^th	52	13.5%
2019	59.60	17^th	55	69.1%
2021	56.29	18^th	52	65.4%
2022	24.95	44^th	52	15.4%
2023	30.60	45^th	61	26.2%
2024	43.91	36^th	60	40.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Laramie High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WY State Percentile
2018	60.45	20^th	60	66.7%
2019	78.58	8^th	62	87.1%
2021	64.69	17^th	63	73.0%
2022	68.53	15^th	62	75.8%
2023	47.97	41^st	64	35.9%
2024	65.16	20^th	63	68.3%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Laramie High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	47.99	16^th	27	40.7%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Laramie High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	7.91	6^th	6	0.0%

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Rank History for Military Connected students at Laramie High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WY State Percentile
2018	46.83	2^nd	2	0.0%
2019	50.06	3^rd	4	25.0%
2021	83.82	1^st	3	66.7%
2022	59.65	3^rd	4	25.0%
2023	31.95	3^rd	3	0.0%
2024	60.27	2^nd	4	50.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Laramie High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WY State Percentile
2018	43.93	33^rd	62	46.8%
2019	70.19	13^th	61	78.7%
2021	62.65	15^th	61	75.4%
2022	68.21	16^th	66	75.8%
2023	43.17	39^th	64	39.1%
2024	46.77	36^th	62	41.9%

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Rank History for Asian students at Laramie High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	86.55	1^st	6	83.3%
2021	88.02	1^st	4	75.0%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Laramie High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WY State Percentile
2018	39.08	17^th	28	39.3%
2019	67.53	4^th	29	86.2%
2021	62.56	9^th	33	72.7%
2022	67.23	7^th	31	77.4%
2023	29.42	24^th	30	20.0%
2024	42.82	22^nd	38	42.1%

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Rank History for White students at Laramie High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WY State Percentile
2018	57.16	22^nd	51	56.9%
2019	82.43	7^th	51	86.3%
2021	68.72	13^th	53	75.5%
2022	71.76	14^th	51	72.5%
2023	53.12	21^st	47	55.3%
2024	57.17	28^th	54	48.1%

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Data source: test scores: Wyoming Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Wyoming Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Laramie High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	913	913
1990	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	850	850
1991	756	7	9	76	4	n/a	n/a	0	852
1992	744	5	8	89	7	n/a	n/a	0	853
1993	775	4	10	76	12	n/a	n/a	0	877
1994	736	5	22	90	7	n/a	n/a	0	860
1995	799	10	16	84	6	n/a	n/a	0	915
1996	799	10	16	84	6	n/a	n/a	0	915
1997	844	10	8	84	11	n/a	n/a	0	957
1998	778	12	14	81	4	n/a	n/a	0	889
1999	810	7	14	73	6	n/a	n/a	0	910
2000	796	4	16	70	5	n/a	n/a	0	891
2001	762	6	13	66	10	n/a	n/a	0	857
2002	691	12	14	65	4	n/a	n/a	0	786
2003	691	12	14	65	4	n/a	n/a	0	786
2004	651	17	16	75	9	n/a	n/a	0	768
2005	636	14	22	61	8	n/a	n/a	0	741
2006	627	22	18	81	11	n/a	n/a	0	759
2007	644	18	21	72	14	n/a	n/a	0	769
2008	622	20	21	81	11	n/a	n/a	0	755
2009	614	14	24	83	8	n/a	n/a	0	743
2010	605	14	21	96	5	0	13	0	754
2011	612	9	22	98	0	0	14	0	755
2012	606	4	26	98	1	1	26	0	762
2013	588	4	21	96	3	0	25	0	737
2014	577	4	21	89	5	0	30	0	726
2015	550	5	20	97	2	0	25	0	699
2016	544	9	24	117	7	0	0	0	701
2017	740	18	28	174	8	0	33	0	1001
2018	813	19	17	182	10	3	36	0	1080
2019	783	20	24	190	9	3	35	0	1064
2020	777	12	21	186	18	3	31	0	1048
2021	808	12	24	202	12	3	42	0	1103
2022	794	13	21	210	16	2	36	0	1092
2023	777	13	19	223	13	0	50	0	1095
2024	807	10	15	214	9	0	56	0	1111

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Laramie High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	913	n/a	n/a	n/a
1990	850	78.0	10.8	n/a
1991	852	69.0	12.3	8.2
1992	853	56.1	15.2	12.8
1993	877	62.3	14.1	9.8
1994	860	62.0	13.9	18.1
1995	915	70.2	13.0	20.8
1996	915	70.2	13.0	20.8
1997	957	71.9	13.3	14.5
1998	889	72.8	12.2	14.2
1999	910	67.4	13.5	15.8
2000	891	69.0	12.9	13.2
2001	857	68.9	12.4	14.4
2002	786	65.5	12.0	13.4
2003	786	65.5	12.0	13.4
2004	768	62.9	12.2	14.2
2005	741	63.2	11.7	15.2
2006	759	61.0	12.4	16.7
2007	769	63.7	12.1	17.6
2008	755	65.2	11.6	16.4
2009	743	66.1	11.2	21.9
2010	754	65.1	11.4	18.8
2011	755	n/a	n/a	14
2012	762	59.3	12.8	16.5
2013	737	n/a	n/a	16.8
2014	726	60.7	11.9	15.3
2015	699	61.0	11.4	16
2016	701	62.0	11.3	15.7
2017	1001	70.0	14.2	18.5
2018	1080	72.2	14.9	14.7
2019	1064	75.9	14.0	14
2020	1048	75.7	13.8	18.8
2021	1103	80.3	13.7	12.4
2022	1092	72.4	15.0	10.3
2023	1095	73.7	14.8	15.9
2024	1111	72.7	15.2	22

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Laramie High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	913	n/a	n/a	n/a
1990	850	78.0	10.8	n/a
1991	852	69.0	12.3	8.2
1992	853	56.1	15.2	12.8
1993	877	62.3	14.1	9.8
1994	860	62.0	13.9	18.1
1995	915	70.2	13.0	20.8
1996	915	70.2	13.0	20.8
1997	957	71.9	13.3	14.5
1998	889	72.8	12.2	14.2
1999	910	67.4	13.5	15.8
2000	891	69.0	12.9	13.2
2001	857	68.9	12.4	14.4
2002	786	65.5	12.0	13.4
2003	786	65.5	12.0	13.4
2004	768	62.9	12.2	14.2
2005	741	63.2	11.7	15.2
2006	759	61.0	12.4	16.7
2007	769	63.7	12.1	17.6
2008	755	65.2	11.6	16.4
2009	743	66.1	11.2	21.9
2010	754	65.1	11.4	18.8
2011	755	n/a	n/a	14
2012	762	59.3	12.8	16.5
2013	737	n/a	n/a	16.8
2014	726	60.7	11.9	15.3
2015	699	61.0	11.4	16
2016	701	62.0	11.3	15.7
2017	1001	70.0	14.2	18.5
2018	1080	72.2	14.9	14.7
2019	1064	75.9	14.0	14
2020	1048	75.7	13.8	18.8
2021	1103	80.3	13.7	12.4
2022	1092	72.4	15.0	10.3
2023	1095	73.7	14.8	15.9
2024	1111	72.7	15.2	22

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Laramie High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$637 (4.5%)	$13,491 (95.5%)	$14,128
2020	$677 (4.5%)	$14,253 (95.5%)	$14,930
2021	$1,081 (6.9%)	$14,486 (93.1%)	$15,567
2022	$1,282 (7.8%)	$15,174 (92.2%)	$16,456
2023	$1,768 (10.7%)	$14,683 (89.2%)	$16,452

Data source: Wyoming Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Laramie High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 11^th of 77 High schools	Ranks 43^rd of 80 High schools	39.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
9th Grade English Language Arts (Laramie High School)	66.8	52.9	13.9%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Albany County School District #1)	65.4	52.9	12.5%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Wyoming)	52.7	52.6	0.1%
9th Grade Mathematics (Laramie High School)	61.4	42.9	18.5%
9th Grade Mathematics (Albany County School District #1)	59.2	41.5	17.7%
9th Grade Mathematics (Wyoming)	40.4	41	0.6%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Laramie High School)	61.4	52.4	9%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Albany County School District #1)	58.6	50.4	8.2%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Wyoming)	52.8	53.7	0.9%
10th Grade Mathematics (Laramie High School)	61.5	48.4	13.1%
10th Grade Mathematics (Albany County School District #1)	58.3	46.6	11.7%
10th Grade Mathematics (Wyoming)	45.2	43.7	1.5%
10th Grade Science (Laramie High School)	52.9	42.3	10.6%
10th Grade Science (Albany County School District #1)	50.4	40.4	10%
10th Grade Science (Wyoming)	48.3	46.6	1.7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1064	1095	2.9%
African American	20	13	35%
American Indian	9	13	44.4%
Asian	24	19	20.8%
Hispanic	190	223	17.4%
Pacific Islander	3	0	100%
White	783	777	0.8%
Two or More Races	35	50	42.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	14%	15.9%	1.9%

Schools Near Laramie High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				WY-TOPP English Language Arts (2024)		WY-TOPP Mathematics (2024)		WY-TOPP Science (2024)	ACT English (2024)	ACT Math (2024)	ACT Reading (2024)	ACT Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	WY-TOPP English Language Arts 9th Grade	WY-TOPP English Language Arts 10th Grade	WY-TOPP Mathematics 9th Grade	WY-TOPP Mathematics 10th Grade	WY-TOPP Science 10th Grade	ACT English 11th Grade	ACT Math 11th Grade	ACT Reading 11th Grade	ACT Science 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Laramie High School	Public	9-12	1710 Boulder Drive	Laramie	82070	Albany County	Albany County School District #1	No	(n/a)	No	No	(307) 721-4420	1,111	73	15.2	22.0%	807 (72.6%)	10 (0.9%)	214 (19.3%)	15 (1.4%)	9 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	56 (5.0%)	56.8	34^th of 80 public high schools	57.5%		47.5	43^rd of 80 public high schools	46.3%	9	59.2	58.7	50.5	46.0	40.6	18.9	20.8	21.5	20.6	$16,452	$1,768	$14,683
Whiting High School	Public	9-12	801 South 24th Street	Laramie	82070	Albany County	Albany County School District #1	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(307) 721-4449	56	13	4.3	58.9%	40 (71.4%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (19.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (5.4%)								(n/a)	33.3									$24,046	$2,300	$21,745

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