Is PODER Academy Secondary School a good school?

Yes! PODER Academy Secondary School is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 3 rd of 80 Wyoming high schools.

How many students attend PODER Academy Secondary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 120 students attended PODER Academy Secondary School.

What is the racial makeup of PODER Academy Secondary School?

Students at PODER Academy Secondary School are 57% White, 32% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 4% African American, 2% Asian.

PODER Academy Secondary School

Summary:

PODER Academy Secondary School is a high-performing public charter high school serving grades 7-12 in Cheyenne, Wyoming, part of the Laramie County School District #1. Despite being in a district that is ranked 29 out of 42 in the state, PODER Academy has consistently been one of the top-performing high schools in Wyoming, ranking as high as 3rd out of 80 schools in the state for the 2023-2024 school year.

PODER Academy's students significantly outperform the district and state averages across various standardized tests, including WY-TOPP and ACT. For example, in 2023-2024, 70.6% of 10th graders at PODER Academy were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 36.1% in the district and 49% statewide. The school also excels in serving specific student subgroups, ranking 1st out of 38 Wyoming high schools for Hispanic students and 2nd out of 60 for low socioeconomic status students in 2023-2024. Additionally, PODER Academy has a very low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 9.1 to 11.4 over the past few years, and spends significantly more per student than the district high schools.

The nearby Triumph High School, East High School, Central High School, and South High School all have significantly lower academic performance compared to PODER Academy, with proficiency rates that are 20-50 percentage points lower in core subject areas. This stark contrast in performance suggests that the Laramie County School District #1 may need to examine its practices and policies to better support the academic achievement of all its students.

Detail:

Public, Charter 7-12

1100 Richardson Court
Cheyenne, WY 82001

(307) 632-2248

District: Laramie County School District #1

SchoolDigger Rank:
3^rd of 80 Wyoming High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $25,623

Student/teacher ratio: 10.9

Number of students: 120

Racial breakdown:

White:

56.7%

Hispanic:

31.7%

Two or more races:

5.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 44.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details PODER Academy Secondary School ranks better than 93.2% of middle schools in Wyoming. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 86.66. (See more...)

Compare Details PODER Academy Secondary School ranks better than 96.3% of high schools in Wyoming. It also ranks first among 5 ranked high schools in the Laramie County School District #1! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 89.76. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details PODER Academy Secondary School has the smallest high school student body size in the Laramie County School District #1. Racial makeup is: White (56.7%), Hispanic (31.7%), two or more races (5.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 44.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at PODER Academy Secondary School is 10.9, which is the 2^nd best among 5 high schools in the Laramie County School District #1. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at PODER Academy Secondary School is $25,623, which is the 2^nd highest among 5 high schools in the Laramie County School District #1.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

PODER Academy Secondary School:

SchoolDigger ranks PODER Academy Secondary School 5^th of 74 Wyoming public middle schools. (See PODER Academy Secondary School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks PODER Academy Secondary School 3^rd of 80 Wyoming public high schools. (See PODER Academy Secondary School in the ranking list.)

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Laramie County School District #1:

SchoolDigger ranks Laramie County School District #1 29^th of 42 Wyoming school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all middle school students at PODER Academy Secondary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WY State Percentile
2019	91.82	4^th	76	94.7%
2021	86.61	4^th	76	94.7%
2022	82.93	5^th	76	93.4%
2023	88.98	3^rd	74	95.9%
2024	86.66	5^th	74	93.2%

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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at PODER Academy Secondary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	89.28	3^rd	35	91.4%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at PODER Academy Secondary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WY State Percentile
2019	97.70	1^st	57	98.2%
2021	86.13	3^rd	54	94.4%
2022	90.98	1^st	51	98.0%
2024	85.49	4^th	61	93.4%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at PODER Academy Secondary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WY State Percentile
2019	85.70	2^nd	63	96.8%
2021	86.21	3^rd	63	95.2%
2022	60.40	24^th	64	62.5%
2023	87.41	3^rd	63	95.2%
2024	82.85	7^th	64	89.1%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at PODER Academy Secondary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WY State Percentile
2019	87.47	4^th	66	93.9%
2021	73.96	13^th	63	79.4%
2022	83.51	5^th	66	92.4%
2023	87.46	2^nd	64	96.9%
2024	86.67	5^th	66	92.4%

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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at PODER Academy Secondary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	96.17	1^st	31	96.8%
2022	92.85	2^nd	32	93.8%

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Rank History for middle school White students at PODER Academy Secondary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WY State Percentile
2021	72.72	9^th	45	80.0%
2022	71.20	11^th	49	77.6%
2023	86.10	2^nd	47	95.7%
2024	74.92	9^th	50	82.0%

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

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Rank History for all high school students at PODER Academy Secondary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WY State Percentile
2021	90.19	4^th	81	95.1%
2022	65.37	21^st	80	73.8%
2023	74.27	14^th	80	82.5%
2024	89.76	3^rd	80	96.3%

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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at PODER Academy Secondary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	84.10	5^th	61	91.8%
2024	91.91	2^nd	60	96.7%

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Rank History for high school Female students at PODER Academy Secondary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	45.76	42^nd	64	34.4%
2024	74.45	12^th	63	81.0%

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Rank History for high school Male students at PODER Academy Secondary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	91.21	1^st	61	98.4%
2024	94.93	2^nd	62	96.8%

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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at PODER Academy Secondary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	88.25	5^th	33	84.8%
2024	94.19	1^st	38	97.4%

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Rank History for high school White students at PODER Academy Secondary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	45.85	30^th	47	36.2%
2024	68.92	17^th	54	68.5%

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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.

Data source: Wyoming Department of Education

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Enrollment information for PODER Academy Secondary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2017	24	3	0	10	0	0	1	38
2018	42	4	0	24	2	1	2	75
2019	48	3	0	25	0	0	3	79
2020	80	2	0	39	0	0	2	123
2021	54	0	1	43	0	1	5	104
2022	67	1	0	46	0	0	6	120
2023	64	4	0	28	0	0	5	101
2024	68	5	2	38	0	0	7	120

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

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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 PODER Academy Secondary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	38	1.7	21.2	57.9
2018	75	2.7	27.7	58.7
2019	79	6.6	11.9	44.3
2020	123	10.8	11.3	44.7
2021	104	10.7	9.6	51
2022	120	10.5	11.4	19.2
2023	101	11.0	9.1	34.7
2024	120	11.0	10.9	44.2

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 PODER Academy Secondary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	38	1.7	21.2	57.9
2018	75	2.7	27.7	58.7
2019	79	6.6	11.9	44.3
2020	123	10.8	11.3	44.7
2021	104	10.7	9.6	51
2022	120	10.5	11.4	19.2
2023	101	11.0	9.1	34.7
2024	120	11.0	10.9	44.2

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 PODER Academy Secondary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$19 (0.2%)	$12,442 (99.8%)	$12,461
2020	$00 (0.0%)	$11,084 (100.0%)	$11,084
2021	$594 (2.8%)	$20,637 (97.2%)	$21,231
2023	$1,793 (7.0%)	$23,830 (93.0%)	$25,623

Data source: Wyoming Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on PODER Academy Secondary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 4^th of 76 Middle schools	Ranks 3^rd of 74 Middle schools	1.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (PODER Academy Secondary School)	78.6	81.5	2.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Laramie County School District #1)	58.9	56.1	2.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Wyoming)	60.8	58.1	2.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (PODER Academy Secondary School)	85.7	74.1	11.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Laramie County School District #1)	55.7	50.5	5.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Wyoming)	55.1	51.5	3.6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (PODER Academy Secondary School)	77.3	72	5.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Laramie County School District #1)	48.5	45.1	3.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Wyoming)	58.6	54.4	4.2%
7th Grade Mathematics (PODER Academy Secondary School)	72.7	72	0.7%
7th Grade Mathematics (Laramie County School District #1)	43.7	40.9	2.8%
7th Grade Mathematics (Wyoming)	52	49.1	2.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (PODER Academy Secondary School)	81.3	84	2.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Laramie County School District #1)	55.8	54.3	1.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Wyoming)	60.7	59.8	0.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (PODER Academy Secondary School)	87.5	64	23.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Laramie County School District #1)	45	39.1	5.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Wyoming)	54.5	49.6	4.9%
8th Grade Science (PODER Academy Secondary School)	68.8	80	11.2%
8th Grade Science (Laramie County School District #1)	42.8	39.2	3.6%
8th Grade Science (Wyoming)	47.5	48.1	0.6%
9th Grade English Language Arts (PODER Academy Secondary School)	78.6	76.5	2.1%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Laramie County School District #1)	47.7	38.1	9.6%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Wyoming)	52.7	52.6	0.1%
9th Grade Mathematics (PODER Academy Secondary School)	71.4	47.1	24.3%
9th Grade Mathematics (Laramie County School District #1)	33.3	32.9	0.4%
9th Grade Mathematics (Wyoming)	40.4	41	0.6%
10th Grade Mathematics (PODER Academy Secondary School)	77.8	50	27.8%
10th Grade Mathematics (Laramie County School District #1)	39.4	38.4	1%
10th Grade Mathematics (Wyoming)	45.2	43.7	1.5%
10th Grade Science (PODER Academy Secondary School)	66.7	70	3.3%
10th Grade Science (Laramie County School District #1)	42.1	37.5	4.6%
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	79	101	27.8%
African American	3	4	33.3%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	25	28	12%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	48	64	33.3%
Two or More Races	3	5	66.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	44.3%	34.7%	9.7%

Schools Near PODER Academy Secondary 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 7th Grade	WY-TOPP English Language Arts 8th Grade	WY-TOPP English Language Arts 9th Grade	WY-TOPP English Language Arts 10th Grade	WY-TOPP Mathematics 7th Grade	WY-TOPP Mathematics 8th Grade	WY-TOPP Mathematics 9th Grade	WY-TOPP Mathematics 10th Grade	WY-TOPP Science 8th 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
PODER Academy Secondary School	Public, Charter	7-12	1100 Richardson Court	Cheyenne	82001	Laramie County	Laramie County School District #1	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(307) 632-2248	120	11	10.9	44.2%	68 (56.7%)	5 (4.2%)	38 (31.7%)	2 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (5.8%)	89.8	3^rd of 80 public high schools	96.3%		74.3	14^th of 80 public high schools	82.5%	11	72.4	86.2	85.0	70.6	69.0	58.6	75.0	52.9	69.0	82.4					$25,623	$1,793	$23,830
Central High School	Public	9-12	5500 Education Drive	Cheyenne	82009	Laramie County	Laramie County School District #1	No	(n/a)	No	No	(307) 771-2680	1,284	91	14.0	12.5%	1,027 (80.0%)	14 (1.1%)	164 (12.8%)	17 (1.3%)	9 (0.7%)	5 (0.4%)	48 (3.7%)	38.2	55^th of 80 public high schools	31.3%		45.2	46^th of 80 public high schools	42.5%	9			45.5	43.2			46.8	41.8		37.3	18.9	20.3	21.8	20.8	$17,575	$1,874	$15,702
South High School	Public	9-12	1213 West Allison Road	Cheyenne	82007	Laramie County	Laramie County School District #1	No	(n/a)	No	No	(307) 771-2410	1,159	81	14.2	47.1%	635 (54.8%)	30 (2.6%)	426 (36.8%)	6 (0.5%)	9 (0.8%)	6 (0.5%)	47 (4.1%)	1.6	80^th of 80 public high schools	0.0%		6.6	74^th of 80 public high schools	7.5%	6			14.8	16.4			9.9	10.7		10.8	15.8	17.1	18.1	18.1	$17,756	$1,588	$16,169
Triumph High School	Public	9-12	1250 West College Drive	Cheyenne	82007	Laramie County	Laramie County School District #1	No	(n/a)	No	No	(307) 771-2500	168	21	7.8	45.8%	107 (63.7%)	2 (1.2%)	51 (30.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.6%)	2.3	79^th of 80 public high schools	1.3%		1.8	77^th of 80 public high schools	3.8%	2			14.1	22.5				8.0		12.8					$32,953	$2,259	$30,695
East High School	Public	9-12	2800 East Pershing Boulevard	Cheyenne	82001	Laramie County	Laramie County School District #1	No	(n/a)	No	No	(307) 771-2663	1,506	100	15.0	25.1%	1,103 (73.2%)	24 (1.6%)	281 (18.7%)	17 (1.1%)	6 (0.4%)	2 (0.1%)	73 (4.8%)	32.7	60^th of 80 public high schools	25.0%		46.4	44^th of 80 public high schools	45.0%	16			43.9	44.8			33.3	38.1		43.9	17.3	18.8	20.8	19.8	$17,180	$1,642	$15,538
Meadowlark Academy	Public	6-12	3304 E I-80 Service Rd	Cheyenne	82009	Laramie County	Rite of Passage	No	(n/a)	No	No	(307) 829-7355	0	2	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

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