- Enrollment
- 1,270
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 560198000091
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 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 23/100 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
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
East High School held near 1,506 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 98.3 → 99.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 560198000091 · Cheyenne, WY High · MID · TRAD
1,566 enr · 16:1 · 21.0% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Central High School (1,270 students)
East High School held near 1,506 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 98.3 → 99.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wyoming schools → · Find another →
East High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
East High School
1,566 students
- Central High S
Central High School
1,270 students
- South High Sch
South High School
1,112 students
- Carey Junior H
Carey Junior High School
800 students
- Mccormick Juni 622
Mccormick Junior High School
622 students
- Johnson Junior 574
Johnson Junior High School
574 students
What this shows East High School reports 1,566 students on the CCD universe file.
How East High School compares
East High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$18,376
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wyoming avg of $23,707
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
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
District finance for Laramie County School District #1 reports $18,376 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,112
- 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.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,566 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,513 (2022-23) → 1,506 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
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 23/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.