Serving 120 students in grades 7-12, Poder Academy Secondary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Wyoming for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the Wyoming state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 120 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in WY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Poder Academy Secondary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wyoming for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Poder Academy Secondary School's student population of 120 students has grown by 51% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 57% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
120 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Rankings
Poder Academy Secondary School ranks within the top 10% of all 303 schools in Wyoming (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Poder Academy Secondary School is 0.58, 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
#28 out of 303 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
3%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
32%
15%
Black
4%
1%
White
56%
76%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
82%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
28%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
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 Poder Academy Secondary School's ranking?
Poder Academy Secondary School is ranked #28 out of 303 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Wyoming.
What schools are Poder Academy Secondary School often compared to?
Poder Academy Secondary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Meadowlark Academy, East High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% WY state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Poder Academy Secondary School?
The graduation rate of Poder Academy Secondary School is 50%, which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 82%.
How many students attend Poder Academy Secondary School?
120 students attend Poder Academy Secondary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Poder Academy Secondary School students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Poder Academy Secondary School?
Poder Academy Secondary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the Wyoming state average of 11:1.
What grades does Poder Academy Secondary School offer ?
Poder Academy Secondary School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Poder Academy Secondary School part of?
Poder Academy Secondary School is part of Laramie County School District #1.
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