Laramie High School vs. Sheridan High School
Should I attend Laramie High School or Sheridan 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
Laramie High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wyoming for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Sheridan High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wyoming for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 1,092 students in grades 9-12, Laramie High School ranks in the top 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 46% (which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Wyoming state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 23% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,057 students in grades 9-12, Sheridan High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Wyoming for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher 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 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 23% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,092 students
1,057 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
72 teachers
67 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#138 out of 311 schools in WY
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#22 out of 311 schools in WY
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
71%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
75%
Graduation Rate
90%
88%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
266
302
Grade 10 Students
297
270
Grade 11 Students
260
253
Grade 12 Students
269
232
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
2%
1%
% Asian
2%
n/a
% Hispanic
19%
7%
% Black
1%
n/a
% White
73%
90%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
2%
Diversity Score
0.43
0.19
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
14%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%