Enrollment
1,566
Wyoming · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Cheyenne, WY
East High School
Federal NCES profile for East High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 560198000091
👥 S:T ratio 36
📚 AP courses 85
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East High School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Wyoming schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Wyoming.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Cheyenne · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16:1
- large classes for Wyoming
- 21.0%
- free-lunch eligible
East High School has class sizes larger than 92% of Wyoming schools. Computed live against every Wyoming school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East High School ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Cheyenne, WY.
School address
District: Laramie County School District #1 · Wyoming
NCES ID 560198000091 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
98.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16:1
vs 11.4:1 Wyoming avg
+40% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
21.0%
vs 27.4% Wyoming avg
-23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How East High School compares with Wyoming and U.S. medians
What stands out at East High School
East High School is a large high school in Cheyenne, Wyoming, enrolling 1,566 students.
Class loads run heavy: 16:1 is larger than about 92% of Wyoming schools and 40% above the 11.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 21.0% lands close to the Wyoming typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Wyoming, bigger than 99% of state schools at 1,566 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 98% of the 347 Wyoming schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (73%) and Hispanic or Latino (18%) (diversity index 43/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 17 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 376 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 48.1% 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 Central High School (1,270 students): East High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16:1 vs 13.8:1).
Laramie County School District #1 also operates Central High School (1,270 students) and South High School (1,112 students) alongside East 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 East High School compares
East 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 | 16:1 | ▲ 40% | 11.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.0% | ▼ 23% | 27.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,566 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,566
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
21.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% below the Wyoming average of 27.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16:1
students per teacher
- 40% above state mean
Top 92% in Wyoming - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
48.1%
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 376 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 118 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.7 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 73.4%
Hispanic or Latino 17.9%
Two or More 4.7%
African American 2.0%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 73.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.6, East High School is more mixed than the Wyoming school average of 33.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 17
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Laramie County School District #1, which includes East 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 East High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Carey Junior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mccormick Junior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Johnson Junior High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,270
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- 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 (~1,566 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about East High School
How many students attend East High School?
East High School has 1,566 students enrolled. It is a high school in Cheyenne, WY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East High School?
The student-teacher ratio at East High School is 16:1, which is 40% higher than the Wyoming average of 11.4:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at East High School?
21.0% of students at East High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wyoming average of 27.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East High School?
The largest demographic group at East High School is White at 73.4% of enrollment, in Cheyenne, WY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East High School?
East High School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 East High School rank among high schools in Cheyenne?
By Resource Investment Index, East High School ranks #3 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 East High School a good school?
East High School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% 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 East High School, Laramie County School District #1 also operates Central High School (1,270 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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