Serving 58 students in grades 9-12, Pathfinder 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Wyoming state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 58 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Graduation Rate: 60-79% (Btm 50% in WY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Pathfinder High School's attendance zone covers the entire district in Lander, WY, encompassing approximately 3,157.6 square miles. Families typically face a drive of 20-30 minutes to the school, with the average distance to the zone's edge being about 22.7 miles, and the furthest edge extending up to 72.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pathfinder High School's student population of 58 students has grown by 52% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
58 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Pathfinder 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 Pathfinder High School is 0.58, 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
#286 out of 303 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
49%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
10%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
12%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
1%
White
62%
75%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
14%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
60-79%
81.4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)79.3%
34.1%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
9%
Showing 2010–2024. Full 24-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 Pathfinder High School's ranking?
Pathfinder High School is ranked #286 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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% WY state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pathfinder High School?
The graduation rate of Pathfinder High School is 60-79%, which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 81.4%.
How many students attend Pathfinder High School?
58 students attend Pathfinder High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Pathfinder High School students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pathfinder High School?
Pathfinder High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 11:1.
What grades does Pathfinder High School offer ?
Pathfinder High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pathfinder High School part of?
Pathfinder High School is part of Fremont County School District # 1.
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