Serving 16 students in grades 6-8, The Wright Place 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 21-39% (which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Wyoming state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Wyoming state average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 16 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WY
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The Wright Place's attendance zone covers the entire school district of Sheridan, WY, encompassing approximately 722.6 square miles. Families within the zone can expect a typical drive of 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 13.4 miles from the school to the zone's edge, extending up to 27.4 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
School Overview
The Wright Place's student population of 16 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
16 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1908
School Calendar
School Motto
'Living Here Just Feels Right'
School Rankings
The Wright Place 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 The Wright Place is 0.41, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#286 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)
21-39%
53%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
13%
16%
Showing 2006–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
White
75%
75%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
12%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)68.8%
34.1%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-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 The Wright Place's ranking?
The Wright Place is ranked #286 out of 303 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wyoming.
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 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WY state average).
How many students attend The Wright Place?
16 students attend The Wright Place.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of The Wright Place students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, and 12% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of The Wright Place?
The Wright Place has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 11:1.
What grades does The Wright Place offer ?
The Wright Place offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is The Wright Place part of?
The Wright Place is part of Sheridan County School District #2.
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