Chugwater High School (Closed 2023)

406 5th Street
Wheatland, WY 82201
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 7 students in grades 9-12, Chugwater High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wyoming for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was higher than the Wyoming state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥50% (which was lower than the Wyoming state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 2:1 was lower than the Wyoming state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 14% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Wyoming state average of 24% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
7 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (WY)
(17-18)
<50%
49%
(17-18)
≥50%
53%
Student-Teacher Ratio
2:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
3%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
15%
Black
14%
1%
White
86%
76%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.24
(16-17)
≥50%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
28%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
43%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% WY state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Chugwater High School?
The graduation rate of Chugwater High School is 50%, which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 86%.
How many students attend Chugwater High School?
7 students attend Chugwater High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Chugwater High School students are White, and 14% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Chugwater High School?
Chugwater High School has a student ration of 2:1, which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 11:1.
What grades does Chugwater High School offer ?
Chugwater High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Chugwater High School part of?
Chugwater High School is part of Platte County School District #1.

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