Serving 35 students in grades 9-12, Expedition Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wyoming for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Wyoming state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 35 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Top 50% in WY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Expedition Academy's student population of 35 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
35 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 25-year historical data
School Rankings
Expedition Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 303 schools in Wyoming (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Expedition Academy is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#233 out of 303 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
49%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
53%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 12-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 25-year historical data
Hispanic
14%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
White
83%
75%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
Two or more races
3%
4%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 16-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
Graduation Rate
≥80%
81.4%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
34.1%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 25-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 25-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Expedition Academy's ranking?
Expedition Academy is ranked #233 out of 303 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wyoming.
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 ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Expedition Academy?
The graduation rate of Expedition Academy is 80%, which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 81.4%.
How many students attend Expedition Academy?
35 students attend Expedition Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Expedition Academy students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Expedition Academy?
Expedition Academy has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 11:1.
What grades does Expedition Academy offer ?
Expedition Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Expedition Academy part of?
Expedition Academy is part of Sweetwater County School District #2.
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