Serving 26 students in grades 9-12, Platte River School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wyoming for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Wyoming state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 26 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in WY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Platte River School's student population of 26 students has grown by 62% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has grown by 200% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
26 students
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
School Rankings
Platte River 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 Platte River School is 0.47, 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
#185 out of 303 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
53%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
Hispanic
23%
16%
White
69%
75%
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
81.4%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)88.5%
34.1%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
9%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Platte River School's ranking?
Platte River School is ranked #185 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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% WY state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Platte River School?
The graduation rate of Platte River School is 50%, which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 81.4%.
How many students attend Platte River School?
26 students attend Platte River School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Platte River School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Platte River School?
Platte River School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 11:1.
What grades does Platte River School offer ?
Platte River School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Platte River School part of?
Platte River School is part of Goshen County School District #1.
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