Serving 117 students in grades 9-12, Wind River 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 40-44% (which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Wyoming state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Wyoming state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 25% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 117 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Top 50% in WY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Wind River High School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Pavillion, WY, encompassing approximately 1,312.5 square miles. This area typically requires a 20-30 minute drive to reach the school, with the furthest edge located about 55.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Wind River High School's student population of 117 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
117 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1925
School Calendar
School Rankings
Wind River 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 Wind River High School is 0.60, 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
#195 out of 303 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
27%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
6%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
White
57%
75%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥80%
81.4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)58.1%
34.1%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
9%
Showing 2015–2024. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Cougar colors
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wind River High School's ranking?
Wind River High School is ranked #195 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?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% WY state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Wind River High School?
The graduation rate of Wind River High School is 80%, which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 81.4%.
How many students attend Wind River High School?
117 students attend Wind River High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Wind River High School students are White, 27% of students are American Indian, 9% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wind River High School?
Wind River High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 11:1.
What grades does Wind River High School offer ?
Wind River High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Wind River High School part of?
Wind River High School is part of Fremont County School District # 6.
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