Serving 260 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Snowy Range Academy ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Wyoming for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (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 25% of the student body (majority Asian), which is equal to the Wyoming state average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 260 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in WY
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Snowy Range Academy's attendance zone covers the entire school district of Laramie, WY, encompassing approximately 4,308.8 square miles. The typical drive to the school is between 20 to 30 minutes, with an average distance of 47 miles to the zone's edge and a furthest edge reaching 82.1 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Snowy Range Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wyoming for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Snowy Range Academy's student population of 260 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
260 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2001
School Calendar
School Motto
Academic Excellence, Character Education, & Fairness for All
School Rankings
Snowy Range Academy 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 Snowy Range Academy is 0.42, 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
#19 out of 303 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
49%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
53%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
12%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
5%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
White
75%
75%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
4%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)5.4%
34.1%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Snowy Range Academy's ranking?
Snowy Range Academy is ranked #19 out of 303 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Wyoming.
What schools are Snowy Range Academy often compared to?
Snowy Range Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Uw Laboratory School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% WY state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WY state average).
How many students attend Snowy Range Academy?
260 students attend Snowy Range Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Snowy Range Academy students are White, 12% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Snowy Range Academy?
Snowy Range Academy has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the Wyoming state average of 11:1.
What grades does Snowy Range Academy offer ?
Snowy Range Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Snowy Range Academy part of?
Snowy Range Academy is part of Albany County School District #1.
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