Enrollment
604
Wyoming · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Cody, WY
Cody High School
Federal NCES profile for Cody High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 560207000121
👥 S:T ratio 40
📚 AP courses 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cody High School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Wyoming schools.
- #3 of 8
- public schools in Cody · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.1:1
- large classes for Wyoming
- 11.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Cody High School has class sizes larger than 89% of Wyoming schools. Computed live against every Wyoming school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cody High School ranks #3 of 8 public schools in Cody, WY.
School address
District: Park County School District # 6 · Wyoming
NCES ID 560207000121 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.1:1
vs 11.4:1 Wyoming avg
+32% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
11.6%
vs 27.4% Wyoming avg
-58% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cody High School compares with Wyoming and U.S. medians
What stands out at Cody High School
Cody High School is a lower-poverty, large high school in Cody, Wyoming, enrolling 604 students.
Class loads run heavy: 15.1:1 is larger than about 89% of Wyoming schools and 32% above the 11.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 11.6% free-meal eligibility runs 58% below the Wyoming average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Wyoming, bigger than 93% of state schools at 604 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 347 scored Wyoming schools.
Among 35 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wyoming schools statewide, it ranks #1, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 19/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 9 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 242 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.7% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Park County School District # 6 spends $16,726 per pupil, 25% below the Wyoming average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Cody's high schools, it stands alongside Heart Mountain Academy (44 students): Cody High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.1:1 vs 8.8:1).
Park County School District # 6 also operates Cody Middle School (466 students) and Eastside Elementary (294 students) alongside Cody 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 Cody High School compares
Cody 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 | 15.1:1 | ▲ 32% | 11.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.6% | ▼ 58% | 27.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 604 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
604
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
11.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% 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
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 32% above state mean
Top 89% in Wyoming - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.7%
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
$16,726
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wyoming avg of $22,313
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.5 FTE
Per 242 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 89.9%
Hispanic or Latino 5.5%
Two or More 3.0%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 89.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.8, Cody High School is less mixed than the Wyoming school average of 33.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Park County School District # 6, which includes Cody High School.
$16,726
Per student
-25%
vs Wyoming
Avg $22,313
+1%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.0%
State 52.4%
Federal 11.5%
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 Cody High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cody Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eastside Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sunset Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Glenn Livingston Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Heart Mountain Academy | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cody High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 466
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 294
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 290
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 286
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 44
- Students per teacher
- 8.8:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar high schools in Cody
1 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 (~604 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Cody High School
How many students attend Cody High School?
Cody High School has 604 students enrolled. It is a high school in Cody, WY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cody High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cody High School is 15.1:1, which is 32% higher than the Wyoming average of 11.4:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cody High School?
11.6% of students at Cody High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wyoming average of 27.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cody High School?
The largest demographic group at Cody High School is White at 89.9% of enrollment, in Cody, WY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cody High School?
Cody High School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Cody High School rank among public schools in Cody?
By Resource Investment Index, Cody High School ranks #3 of 8 public schools in Cody, WY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Cody on the city page.
Is Cody High School a good school?
Cody High School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Wyoming schools. 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 Park County School District # 6?
Besides Cody High School, Park County School District # 6 also operates Cody Middle School (466 students), Eastside Elementary (294 students), and Sunset Elementary (290 students). See the Park County School District # 6 district page for the complete list.
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