Heart Mountain Academy vs. Powell High School
Should I attend Heart Mountain Academy or Powell High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Heart Mountain Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wyoming for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
Powell High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wyoming for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 39 students in grades 9-12, Heart Mountain Academy 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 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Wyoming state level of 11:1.
Serving 573 students in grades 9-12, Powell 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 48% (which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Wyoming state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 23% (majority Hispanic).
School Type
Alternative
n/a
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
39 students
573 students
% Male | % Female
62% | 38%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
35 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#170 out of 311 schools in WY
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#163 out of 311 schools in WY
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
52%
Graduation Rate
60-79%
90-94%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
-
148
Grade 10 Students
10
156
Grade 11 Students
8
149
Grade 12 Students
21
120
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
n/a
10%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
100%
84%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
4%
n/a
Diversity Score
0.00
0.29
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
15%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
9%