Wyoming Schools
There are 368 public schools in Wyoming distributed in 62 school districts. A total of 92,581 students attend Wyoming schools and 7,523 teachers work for the schools.
By school level, there are 194 elementary, 61 middle, 90 high schools, and 23 other type of schools (eg. ungraded, adult education, etc.,).
In addition, 30 private schools are serving students in Wyoming.
| Number of District | 62 districts |
|---|---|
| Total Number of Public Schools | 368 schools |
| By Level | |
| Elementary | 194 schools / 44,483 students |
| Middle | 61 schools / 19,249 students |
| High | 90 schools / 25,012 students |
| Other (Ungraded, Adult Education, other) | 23 schools |
| By Category | |
| Traditional | 347 schools |
| Charter | 5 schools |
| Magnet | 0 schools |
| Special Education | 0 schools |
| Alternative | 16 schools |
Wyoming Department of Education
Wyoming School Districts
In Wyoming, 62 school districts are serving their students in 368 schools. Laramie County School District 1 is the largest district with 38 schools and 14,274 students.
2810 House Avenue, Cheyenne, WY
970 North Glenn Road, Casper, WY
1000 West 8th Street, Gillette, WY
3550 Foothill Boulevard, Rock Springs, WY
1948 Grand Avenue, Laramie, WY
Student Population
A total of 92,772 students are attending Wyoming schools. By gender, there are 47,936 (51.7%) male and 44,836 (51.7%) female students in WY schools.
By race/ethnicity, 71,644 White (77.2%), 1,052 Black (1.1%), and 781 Asian (0.8%) students are attending Wyoming schools.
Performance in Math and Reading
In 2019, the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) administered the math and reading assessment to representative samples of fourth- and eighth-grade students in the nation, states, and other participating large urban districts. According to the report, 87 percent of students in fourth grade and 76 percent of students in eighth grade scored at or above the NAEP basic in Math. For reading assessment, 73 percent of students in fourth grade and 75 percent of students in eighth grade scored at or above basic score.
You can read more about the assessment at NAEP report card website for Math and Reading.
| 4th Grade | 8th Grade | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| At or Above NAEP Basic | At or Above NAEP Proficient | At or Above NAEP Basic | At or Above NAEP Proficient | |
| Math | 87% | 48% | 76% | 37% |
| Reading | 73% | 41% | 75% | 34% |
Advanced Placement Programs
In Wyoming schools, total 3,320 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 380 students are enrolled in International Baccalaureate Diploma Program and 7,225 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced Placement Programs | 3,320 | |
| Advanced Placement Math | 945 | |
| Advanced Placement Science | 991 | |
| Advanced Placement Other programs | 2,450 | |
| International BS program | 380 | |
| SAT/ACT Participation | 7,225 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 7,523 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for schools in Wyoming and the students to teacher ratio is 12 to 1. 99.5% of teachers are certified. 89.5% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 7,523 | Students per teacher: 12 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 7,482 | 99.5% |
| Teachers who are not certified | 32 | 0.4% |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 375 | 5.0% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 416 | 5.5% |
| School counselors | 281 | Students per counselor: 329 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 145 | - |
| Security guards | 11 | - |
| Nurses | 180 | - |
| Psychologists | 66 | - |
| Social workers | 101 | - |
Public Schools in Wyoming
In Wyoming, 368 public schools are serving 92,581 students. The next lists are showing schools by offering level.
Private Schools in Wyoming
30 private schools are serving students in Wyoming. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.