Enrollment
1,270
Wyoming · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Cheyenne, WY
Central High School
Federal NCES profile for Central High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 560198000090
👥 S:T ratio 45
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central High School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Wyoming schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Wyoming.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Cheyenne · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- large classes for Wyoming
- 11.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Central High School has class sizes larger than 80% of Wyoming schools. Computed live against every Wyoming school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central High School ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Cheyenne, WY.
School address
District: Laramie County School District #1 · Wyoming
NCES ID 560198000090 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
92.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.8:1
vs 11.4:1 Wyoming avg
+21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
11.3%
vs 27.4% Wyoming avg
-59% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Central High School compares with Wyoming and U.S. medians
What stands out at Central High School
Central High School is a lower-poverty, large high school in Cheyenne, Wyoming, enrolling 1,270 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Wyoming schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 11.3% free-meal eligibility runs 59% below the Wyoming average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Wyoming, bigger than 99% of state schools at 1,270 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 347 scored Wyoming schools.
Its student body is led by White (79%) and Hispanic or Latino (14%) (diversity index 36/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 26 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 305 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Laramie County School District #1 spends $17,457 per pupil, 22% below the Wyoming average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 6 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Cheyenne's high schools, it stands alongside East High School (1,566 students): Central High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.8:1 vs 16:1).
Laramie County School District #1 also operates East High School (1,566 students) and South High School (1,112 students) alongside Central High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Central High School compares
Central High School on the metrics families compare, against Wyoming and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wyoming | Wyoming avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.8:1 | ▲ 21% | 11.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.3% | ▼ 59% | 27.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,270 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,270
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
11.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% below the Wyoming average of 27.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 80% in Wyoming - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
36.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,457
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wyoming avg of $22,313
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors4.2 FTE
Per 305 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 54 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 78.5%
Hispanic or Latino 13.8%
Two or More 4.6%
African American 1.4%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 78.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.2, Central High School is more mixed than the Wyoming school average of 33.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 26
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Laramie County School District #1, which includes Central High School.
$17,457
Per student
-22%
vs Wyoming
Avg $22,313
+5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.1%
State 59.3%
Federal 14.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Central High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Carey Junior High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mccormick Junior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Johnson Junior High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Central High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,566
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,112
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 800
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 622
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 574
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar high schools in Cheyenne
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Wyoming, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,270 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Central High School
How many students attend Central High School?
Central High School has 1,270 students enrolled. It is a high school in Cheyenne, WY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Central High School is 13.8:1, which is 21% higher than the Wyoming average of 11.4:1 and 12% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Central High School?
11.3% of students at Central High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wyoming average of 27.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central High School?
The largest demographic group at Central High School is White at 78.5% of enrollment, in Cheyenne, WY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central High School?
Central High School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Central High School rank among high schools in Cheyenne?
By Resource Investment Index, Central High School ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Cheyenne, WY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Cheyenne on the city page.
Is Central High School a good school?
Central High School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Wyoming schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Wyoming. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Laramie County School District #1?
Besides Central High School, Laramie County School District #1 also operates East High School (1,566 students), South High School (1,112 students), and Carey Junior High School (800 students). See the Laramie County School District #1 district page for the complete list.
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