The Pine Bluffs High School, at the junction of 7th and Elm Sts. in Pine Bluffs, Wyoming, was built in 1929. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1996. It was designed by architect Eugene G. Groves and was built by contractor C.H. Young and Sons. It is Classical Revival in style.
Serving 189 students in grades 7-12, Pine Bluffs Jr & Sr 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 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Wyoming state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (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 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 189 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Top 30% in WY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Pine Bluffs Jr & Sr High School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Pine Bluffs, WY, encompassing approximately 1,098.8 square miles. This area typically requires a 20-30 minute drive to reach the school, with an average distance of 24.4 miles from the school to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 38.1 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pine Bluffs Jr & Sr High School's student population of 189 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
189 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Pine Bluffs Jr & Sr 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 Pine Bluffs Jr & Sr High School is 0.37, 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
#228 out of 303 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
49%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
53%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
1%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
19%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
White
77%
75%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
4%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
80-89%
81.4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)45%
34.1%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
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 Pine Bluffs Jr & Sr High School's ranking?
Pine Bluffs Jr & Sr High School is ranked #228 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?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% WY state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pine Bluffs Jr & Sr High School?
The graduation rate of Pine Bluffs Jr & Sr High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 81.4%.
How many students attend Pine Bluffs Jr & Sr High School?
189 students attend Pine Bluffs Jr & Sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Pine Bluffs Jr & Sr High School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pine Bluffs Jr & Sr High School?
Pine Bluffs Jr & Sr High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 11:1.
What grades does Pine Bluffs Jr & Sr High School offer ?
Pine Bluffs Jr & Sr High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pine Bluffs Jr & Sr High School part of?
Pine Bluffs Jr & Sr High School is part of Laramie County School District #2.
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