Powell High School is a high school in Powell, in the northwest part of the U.S. state of Wyoming. The district is bordered by Montana on the north and Yellowstone Park on the west. The school's mascot is the Panther. The school is in the 3A classification for Wyoming sports.
Serving 573 students in grades 9-12, Powell High School ranks in the top 30% 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 55% (which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Wyoming state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 573 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 20% in WY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 55% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Powell High School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Powell, WY, encompassing approximately 1,464.5 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 63.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Powell High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wyoming for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Powell High School's student population of 573 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
573 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Powell High School ranks within the top 30% of all 303 schools in Wyoming (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Powell High School is 0.30, 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
#84 out of 303 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
49%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
53%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
12%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
White
83%
75%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
85-89%
81.4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.6%
34.1%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Orange and Black
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Powell High School's ranking?
Powell High School is ranked #84 out of 303 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Wyoming.
What schools are Powell High School often compared to?
Powell High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cody High School, Powell Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% WY state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Powell High School?
The graduation rate of Powell High School is 85-89%, which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 81.4%.
How many students attend Powell High School?
573 students attend Powell High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Powell High School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Powell High School?
Powell High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 11:1.
What grades does Powell High School offer ?
Powell High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Powell High School part of?
Powell High School is part of Park County School District # 1.
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