Whiting High School

Summary:

Whiting High School is a public high school located in Laramie, Wyoming, serving grades 9-12 with a relatively small student population of 77 as of the 2022-2023 school year. Despite its higher per-student spending and lower student-teacher ratio compared to nearby Laramie High School, Whiting High School consistently ranks in the bottom quartile of Wyoming high schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Whiting High School has a higher percentage of Hispanic students (20.78%) compared to the nearby Laramie High School (20.37%) and the state average, but a lower percentage of non-White students overall, with 75.32% of students being White in the 2022-2023 school year. The school also has a higher percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 41.56% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, significantly higher than the 15.89% at Laramie High School.

Whiting High School's academic performance, as measured by state assessments and its statewide ranking, has been declining over the years, with only 35.7% of 10th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts in 2022-2023, compared to 50.4% in the Albany County School District #1 and 53.7% statewide. This suggests that factors beyond resources, such as curriculum, teaching quality, and student engagement, may be contributing to the school's struggles, which are in stark contrast to the relatively better performance of the nearby Laramie High School.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 801 South 24th Street
       Laramie, WY  82070


(307) 721-4449

District: Albany County School District #1

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $24,046 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  6.6 Help
Number of students:  77

Racial breakdown:

White:
75.3%
Hispanic:
20.8%
Two or more races:
2.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  41.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Whiting High School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 10.02. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (75.3%), Hispanic (20.8%), two or more races (2.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 41.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Albany County School District #1. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Whiting High School is 6.6. 1 high schools in the Albany County School District #1 have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Whiting High School is $24,046. 1 high schools in the Albany County School District #1 spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Whiting High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Albany County School District #1:

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


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Rank History for Whiting High School

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Rank History for all students at Whiting High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 2.49 59th 62 4.8%
2005 7.69 59th 66 10.6%
2007 44.42 47th 67 29.9%
2008 59.11 28th 66 57.6%
2009 13.81 63rd 71 11.3%
2010 25.63 60th 69 13.0%
2011 30.05 53rd 69 23.2%
2012 1.09 71st 71 0.0%
2013 13.11 66th 80 17.5%
2016 8.65 69th 79 12.7%
2017 15.20 68th 79 13.9%
2018 4.28 69th 73 5.5%
2019 12.22 69th 77 10.4%
2021 6.22 76th 81 6.2%
2022 1.80 80th 80 0.0%
2023 10.02 71st 80 11.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Whiting High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 10.34 50th 52 3.8%
2019 21.90 47th 55 14.5%
2021 15.71 47th 52 9.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Whiting High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 55.75 25th 64 60.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Whiting High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 2.49 65th 66 1.5%
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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.

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Data source: Wyoming Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Whiting High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1998 22 1 0 7 1 n/a n/a 0 31
1999 30 2 0 9 1 n/a n/a 0 42
2000 27 1 0 8 1 n/a n/a 0 37
2001 33 0 0 4 3 n/a n/a 0 40
2002 42 0 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 49
2003 42 0 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 49
2004 27 0 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 33
2005 27 0 0 12 2 n/a n/a 0 41
2006 23 0 0 17 1 n/a n/a 0 41
2007 26 1 0 14 1 n/a n/a 0 42
2008 28 2 0 11 0 n/a n/a 0 41
2009 33 1 0 5 1 n/a n/a 0 40
2010 27 0 0 9 1 0 3 0 40
2011 21 0 0 12 0 0 2 0 35
2012 21 0 0 9 1 0 2 0 33
2013 19 3 0 14 2 0 3 0 41
2014 27 0 1 14 0 0 2 0 44
2015 21 1 1 10 1 0 1 0 35
2016 39 0 2 16 1 0 0 0 58
2017 34 0 2 13 0 0 1 0 50
2018 22 1 0 11 0 0 3 0 37
2019 34 0 0 9 1 0 6 0 50
2020 34 0 0 18 0 0 4 0 56
2021 37 2 0 13 4 0 4 0 60
2022 46 1 0 18 1 0 5 0 71
2023 58 0 0 16 1 0 2 0 77

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 Whiting High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 31 n/a 0.0 38.7
1999 42 4.7 8.9 45.2
2000 37 4.7 7.9 45.9
2001 40 4.5 8.9 50
2002 49 5.2 9.4 34.7
2003 49 5.2 9.4 34.7
2004 33 5.2 6.3 36.4
2005 41 5.2 7.9 46.3
2006 41 6.1 6.7 53.7
2007 42 7.9 5.3 52.4
2008 41 7.9 5.2 58.5
2009 40 8.4 4.7 72.5
2010 40 8.3 4.7 67.5
2011 35 n/a n/a 48.6
2012 33 9.9 3.3 72.7
2013 41 n/a n/a 43.9
2014 44 9.0 4.8 36.4
2015 35 10.0 3.5 65.7
2016 58 10.0 5.8 46.6
2017 50 8.5 5.8 94
2018 37 8.5 4.3 91.9
2019 50 9.9 5.0 94
2020 56 10.0 5.6 44.6
2021 60 10.0 6.0 45
2022 71 8.2 8.6 38
2023 77 11.6 6.6 41.6

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 Whiting High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 31 n/a 0.0 38.7
1999 42 4.7 8.9 45.2
2000 37 4.7 7.9 45.9
2001 40 4.5 8.9 50
2002 49 5.2 9.4 34.7
2003 49 5.2 9.4 34.7
2004 33 5.2 6.3 36.4
2005 41 5.2 7.9 46.3
2006 41 6.1 6.7 53.7
2007 42 7.9 5.3 52.4
2008 41 7.9 5.2 58.5
2009 40 8.4 4.7 72.5
2010 40 8.3 4.7 67.5
2011 35 n/a n/a 48.6
2012 33 9.9 3.3 72.7
2013 41 n/a n/a 43.9
2014 44 9.0 4.8 36.4
2015 35 10.0 3.5 65.7
2016 58 10.0 5.8 46.6
2017 50 8.5 5.8 94
2018 37 8.5 4.3 91.9
2019 50 9.9 5.0 94
2020 56 10.0 5.6 44.6
2021 60 10.0 6.0 45
2022 71 8.2 8.6 38
2023 77 11.6 6.6 41.6

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Whiting High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $637 (2.4%) $26,390 (97.6%) $27,027
2020 $677 (2.6%) $25,026 (97.4%) $25,702
2021 $1,081 (3.9%) $26,466 (96.1%) $27,547
2022 $1,518 (6.2%) $22,932 (93.8%) $24,449
2023 $2,300 (9.6%) $21,745 (90.4%) $24,046

Data source: Wyoming Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Whiting High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 69th of 77 High schoolsRanks 71st of 80 High schools
 0.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
9th Grade English Language Arts (Whiting High School)44.430
 14.4%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (Albany County School District #1)65.452.9
 12.5%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (Wyoming)52.752.6
 0.1%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Whiting High School)16.735.7
 19%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Albany County School District #1)58.650.4
 8.2%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Wyoming)52.853.7
 0.9%
10th Grade Science (Whiting High School)16.728.6
 11.9%
   10th Grade Science (Albany County School District #1)50.440.4
 10%
   10th Grade Science (Wyoming)48.346.6
 1.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students5077
 54%
African American00
American Indian11
Asian00
Hispanic916
 77.8%
Pacific Islander00
White3458
 70.6%
Two or More Races62
 66.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients94%41.6%
 52.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Whiting High School

Students at Whiting High School are 75% White, 21% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 1% American Indian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 77 students attended Whiting High School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Wyoming Department of Education.

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