Serving 538 students in grades 9-12, Lander Valley 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 is 40% (which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Wyoming state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is equal to the Wyoming state average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 538 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Top 50% in WY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Lander Valley High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district, covering an extensive area of approximately 3,157.6 square miles around Lander, WY. Families typically travel 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 20.3 miles to the zone's edge, extending up to 73.4 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lander Valley High School's student population of 538 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
538 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lander Valley High School 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 Lander Valley High School is 0.42, which is more 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
#180 out of 303 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
49%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
53%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
11%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
6%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
White
75%
75%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
80-84%
81.4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)72.3%
34.1%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #180 out of 303 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wyoming.
What schools are Lander Valley High School often compared to?
Lander Valley High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Riverton High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% WY state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lander Valley High School?
The graduation rate of Lander Valley High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 81.4%.
How many students attend Lander Valley High School?
538 students attend Lander Valley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Lander Valley High School students are White, 11% of students are American Indian, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lander Valley High School?
Lander Valley High School has a student ration of 13:1, 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 (No virtual instruction).
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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