Serving 1,187 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 22% (which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 48%). 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 14:1 is higher than the Wyoming state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,187 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Graduation Rate: 74% (Btm 50% in WY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
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South High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wyoming for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
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South High School's student population of 1,187 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 84 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,187 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
84 teachers
Students by Grade
South High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 309 schools in Wyoming (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South High School is 0.58, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#289 out of 309 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
3%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
36%
15%
Black
3%
1%
White
54%
76%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
74%
82%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
25%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
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South High School is ranked #289 out of 309 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?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% 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 74%, which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 82%.
How many students attend South High School?
1,187 students attend South High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of South High School students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South High School?
South High School has a student ration of 14:1, 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
What school district is South High School part of?
South High School is part of Laramie County School District #1.
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