Serving 558 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 42% (which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 48%). 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 15:1 is higher than the Wyoming state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 558 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Top 50% in WY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- 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
Diversity
School Overview
Lander Valley High School's student population of 558 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
558 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lander Valley High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 309 schools in Wyoming (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lander Valley High School is 0.43, 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
#167 out of 309 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
11%
3%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
7%
15%
Black
n/a
1%
White
74%
76%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
82%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
28%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lander Valley High School's ranking?
Lander Valley High School is ranked #167 out of 309 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?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% 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 82%.
How many students attend Lander Valley High School?
558 students attend Lander Valley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Lander Valley High School students are White, 11% of students are American Indian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 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 15:1, 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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