Serving 574 students in grades 9-12, Lander Valley High School ranks in the top 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 is 49% (which is equal to the Wyoming state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Wyoming state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 23% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 574 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 5% in WY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lander Valley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wyoming for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Lander Valley High School's student population of 574 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
574 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lander Valley High School ranks within the top 50% of all 311 schools in Wyoming (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lander Valley High School is 0.47, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#136 out of 311 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
American Indian
13%
3%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
6%
14%
Black
1%
1%
White
71%
77%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
22%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lander Valley High School's ranking?
Lander Valley High School is ranked #136 out of 311 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Wyoming.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% WY state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% WY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lander Valley High School?
The graduation rate of Lander Valley High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 81%.
How many students attend Lander Valley High School?
574 students attend Lander Valley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Lander Valley High School students are White, 13% of students are American Indian, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lander Valley High School?
Lander Valley High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 11:1.
What grades does Lander Valley High School offer ?
Lander Valley High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Lander Valley High School part of?
Lander Valley High School is part of Fremont County School District # 1.
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