Pathfinder High School

Summary:

Pathfinder High School is a small public high school in Lander, Wyoming, serving grades 9-12 with just 51 students. Despite its small size, the school faces significant challenges, consistently ranking in the bottom quartile of Fremont County School District #1, which is ranked 28 out of 42 districts in the state.

Pathfinder High School's academic performance is very low, with a 0 or 1 out of 5 star rating from SchoolDigger. Only 18.8% of 10th graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts and Science on the WY-TOPP assessments, compared to 49% and 46.4% statewide. The school has a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 74.51% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, significantly higher than the 25.04% at the nearby Lander Valley High School. Despite the low academic performance, Pathfinder High School spends a relatively high amount per student, at $25,117 compared to $20,363 at Lander Valley High School.

The stark contrast between Pathfinder High School and Lander Valley High School, both part of Fremont County School District #1, is noteworthy. Lander Valley High School performs significantly better academically, ranking in the middle of Wyoming high schools. The small size of Pathfinder High School may contribute to its struggles, as small schools often face challenges in providing a diverse course selection, extracurricular activities, and specialized support services for students. The disproportionate spending at Pathfinder High School also raises questions about the efficient use of resources and the potential need for a closer examination of the school's budget and resource allocation.

Detail:

Public 9-12

863 Sweetwater Street
Lander, WY 82520

(307) 335-7050

District: Fremont County School District # 1

SchoolDigger Rank:
75^th of 80 Wyoming High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $25,117

Student/teacher ratio: 10.0

Number of students: 51

Racial breakdown:

White:

70.6%

American Indian:

13.7%

Two or more races:

11.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 74.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Pathfinder High School ranks worse than 93.8% of high schools in Wyoming. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 3.32. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (70.6%), American Indian (13.7%), two or more races (11.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 74.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pathfinder High School is 10. (See more...)

Compare Pathfinder High School employs 5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pathfinder High School is $25,117.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Pathfinder High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Pathfinder High School 75^th of 80 Wyoming public high schools. (See Pathfinder High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

White students:

Fremont County School District # 1:

SchoolDigger ranks Fremont County School District # 1 28^th of 42 Wyoming school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Pathfinder High School

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Rank History for all students at Pathfinder High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WY State Percentile
2005	47.53	42^nd	66	36.4%
2007	12.54	61^st	67	9.0%
2008	0.53	65^th	66	1.5%
2009	1.13	71^st	71	0.0%
2010	30.59	57^th	69	17.4%
2011	5.58	62^nd	69	10.1%
2012	7.22	66^th	71	7.0%
2013	18.15	60^th	80	25.0%
2016	7.84	71^st	79	10.1%
2017	7.25	73^rd	79	7.6%
2018	1.62	73^rd	73	0.0%
2019	2.89	75^th	77	2.6%
2021	9.96	74^th	81	8.6%
2022	28.84	62^nd	80	22.5%
2023	8.87	73^rd	80	8.8%
2024	3.32	75^th	80	6.3%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WY State Percentile
2021	22.38	44^th	52	15.4%
2022	42.54	26^th	52	50.0%
2023	20.17	55^th	61	9.8%
2024	8.84	56^th	60	6.7%

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Rank History for White students at Pathfinder High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	2.32	51^st	51	0.0%
2024	2.88	52^nd	54	3.7%

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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 Pathfinder High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2000	21	0	3	0	8	n/a	n/a	32
2001	11	0	0	1	23	n/a	n/a	35
2002	9	0	0	1	25	n/a	n/a	35
2003	9	0	0	1	25	n/a	n/a	35
2004	21	0	0	1	43	n/a	n/a	65
2005	21	0	0	2	29	n/a	n/a	52
2006	25	0	0	5	22	n/a	n/a	52
2007	23	0	0	1	17	n/a	n/a	41
2008	27	0	0	2	12	n/a	n/a	41
2009	23	1	1	0	11	n/a	n/a	36
2010	21	0	1	4	14	0	1	41
2011	16	0	0	2	9	0	0	27
2012	24	0	0	3	5	0	0	32
2013	18	0	0	2	9	0	0	29
2014	12	0	0	3	10	0	3	28
2015	14	0	0	2	8	0	4	28
2016	19	0	0	1	7	0	3	30
2017	20	0	0	3	8	0	2	33
2018	23	0	0	4	4	0	4	35
2019	22	0	0	6	3	0	5	36
2020	30	0	0	4	6	0	7	47
2021	25	0	0	3	5	0	5	38
2022	34	0	0	2	11	0	5	52
2023	36	0	0	2	7	0	6	51

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 Pathfinder High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2000	32	n/a	0.0	n/a
2001	35	2.0	17.5	80
2002	35	3.8	9.2	54.3
2003	35	3.8	9.2	54.3
2004	65	5.8	11.2	50.8
2005	52	6.0	8.7	88.5
2006	52	6.0	8.7	82.7
2007	41	6.0	6.8	63.4
2008	41	5.9	6.9	53.7
2009	36	5.8	6.1	36.1
2010	41	5.8	6.9	56.1
2011	27	n/a	n/a	44.4
2012	32	6.6	4.7	50
2013	29	n/a	n/a	72.4
2014	28	4.8	5.7	60.7
2015	28	6.0	4.6	82.1
2016	30	5.0	6.0	43.3
2017	33	4.3	7.6	69.7
2018	35	4.3	7.9	60
2019	36	4.8	7.4	58.3
2020	47	4.8	9.6	44.7
2021	38	4.8	7.7	44.7
2022	52	4.8	10.6	73.1
2023	51	5.0	10.0	74.5

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 Pathfinder High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2000	32	n/a	0.0	n/a
2001	35	2.0	17.5	80
2002	35	3.8	9.2	54.3
2003	35	3.8	9.2	54.3
2004	65	5.8	11.2	50.8
2005	52	6.0	8.7	88.5
2006	52	6.0	8.7	82.7
2007	41	6.0	6.8	63.4
2008	41	5.9	6.9	53.7
2009	36	5.8	6.1	36.1
2010	41	5.8	6.9	56.1
2011	27	n/a	n/a	44.4
2012	32	6.6	4.7	50
2013	29	n/a	n/a	72.4
2014	28	4.8	5.7	60.7
2015	28	6.0	4.6	82.1
2016	30	5.0	6.0	43.3
2017	33	4.3	7.6	69.7
2018	35	4.3	7.9	60
2019	36	4.8	7.4	58.3
2020	47	4.8	9.6	44.7
2021	38	4.8	7.7	44.7
2022	52	4.8	10.6	73.1
2023	51	5.0	10.0	74.5

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 Pathfinder High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$2,351 (9.4%)	$22,609 (90.6%)	$24,960
2020	$2,430 (11.6%)	$18,536 (88.4%)	$20,967
2021	$2,721 (10.1%)	$24,337 (89.9%)	$27,057
2022	$3,632 (16.1%)	$18,902 (83.9%)	$22,533
2023	$5,093 (20.3%)	$20,024 (79.7%)	$25,117

Data source: Wyoming Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Pathfinder High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 75^th of 77 High schools	Ranks 73^rd of 80 High schools	6.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
9th Grade English Language Arts (Pathfinder High School)	16.7	15.4	1.3%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Fremont County School District # 1)	49.6	51.8	2.2%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Wyoming)	52.7	52.6	0.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	36	51	41.7%
African American	0	0
American Indian	3	7	133.3%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	6	2	66.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	22	36	63.6%
Two or More Races	5	6	20%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	58.3%	74.5%	16.2%

Schools Near Pathfinder 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
Pathfinder High School	Public	9-12	863 Sweetwater Street	Lander	82520	Fremont County	Fremont County School District # 1	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(307) 335-7050	51	5	10.0	74.5%	36 (70.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (13.7%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (11.8%)	3.3	75^th of 80 public high schools	6.3%		8.9	73^rd of 80 public high schools	8.8%	2		18.8			18.8	14.4	15.9	16.7	17.5	$25,117	$5,093	$20,024
Lander Valley High School	Public	9-12	350 Baldwin Creek Road	Lander	82520	Fremont County	Fremont County School District # 1	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(307) 332-4433	599	38	15.8	25.0%	429 (71.6%)	3 (0.5%)	37 (6.2%)	5 (0.8%)	78 (13.0%)	0 (0.0%)	47 (7.8%)	37.9	56^th of 80 public high schools	30.0%		43.8	48^th of 80 public high schools	40.0%	8	44.9	52.2	25.8	45.1	45.1	18.6	19.4	20.8	20.1	$20,363	$3,908	$16,455
Wyoming Indian High School	Public	9-12	636 Blue Sky Highway	Ethete	82520	Fremont County	Fremont County School District #14	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(307) 332-9765	183	23	8.0	74.3%	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	180 (98.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2.3	78^th of 80 public high schools	2.5%		1.5	79^th of 80 public high schools	1.3%	1	15.3	23.3	8.3	11.6	11.9	11.0	13.4	13.8	14.0	$43,608	$5,993	$37,614
Ft. Washakie High School	Public	9-12	90 Ethete Road	Fort Washakie	82514	Fremont County	Fremont County School District #21	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(307) 332-0142	84	13	6.4	100.0%	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.2%)	1 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	80 (95.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.4%)	2.9	77^th of 80 public high schools	3.8%		1.4	80^th of 80 public high schools	0.0%	3		20.0		15.0	10.0	12.3	14.6	14.3	15.4	$49,265	$7,894	$41,371
Arapahoe Charter High School	Public, Charter	9-12	445 Little Wind River Bottom R	Arapahoe	82510	Fremont County	Fremont County School District #38	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(307) 856-9333	40	1	80.0	100.0%	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (95.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.5%)								(n/a)										$41,749	$4,579	$37,169

Frequently Asked Questions about Pathfinder High School

How many students attend Pathfinder High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 51 students attended Pathfinder High School.

What district is Pathfinder High School in?

Fremont County School District # 1

What is the racial makeup of Pathfinder High School?

Students at Pathfinder High School are 71% White, 14% American Indian, 12% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic.

Is Pathfinder High School a good school?

Pathfinder High School ranks in the bottom 6.3% of Wyoming high schools.

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