Cheyenne South High School is a public secondary school located in Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States. It serves Laramie County School District #1. Cheyenne South High School officially opened in August 2009, with freshmen only.
Serving 1,112 students in grades 9-12, South 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 20% (which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Wyoming state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,112 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Graduation Rate: 71% (Btm 50% in WY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: South High School serves the southeastern part of Cheyenne, WY, covering an area of approximately 154.2 square miles. Families typically experience a drive of 10-15 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 13.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
School Overview
South High School's student population of 1,112 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 86 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,112 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
86 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2009
School Calendar
School Rankings
South High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 303 schools in Wyoming (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South High School is 0.57, 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
#289 out of 303 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
49%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
53%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
39%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
White
53%
75%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
71%
81.4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)82.3%
34.1%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
9%
Showing 2015–2024. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Bison
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is South High School's ranking?
South High School is ranked #289 out of 303 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wyoming.
What schools are South High School often compared to?
South High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like East High School, Central High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% WY state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WY state average).
What is the graduation rate of South High School?
The graduation rate of South High School is 71%, which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 81.4%.
How many students attend South High School?
1,112 students attend South High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of South High School students are White, 39% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of South High School?
South High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 11:1.
What grades does South High School offer ?
South High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is South High School part of?
South High School is part of Laramie County School District #1.
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