- Enrollment
- 735
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Laramie, WY
Laramie High School
Federal NCES profile for Laramie High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 560073000001
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Laramie High School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Wyoming schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Wyoming.
- #12 of 12
- public schools in Laramie · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- large classes for Wyoming
- 11.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Laramie High School has class sizes larger than 87% of Wyoming schools. Computed live against every Wyoming school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Laramie High School ranks #12 of 12 public schools in Laramie, WY.
School address
District: Albany County School District #1 · Wyoming
NCES ID 560073000001 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Laramie High School held near 1,111 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 73.7 → 72.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+16 students YoY 560073000001 · Laramie, WY High · MID · TRAD
1,070 enr · 14.7:1 · 11.7% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Laramie Middle School (735 students)
Laramie High School held near 1,111 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 73.7 → 72.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wyoming schools → · Find another →
Laramie High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Laramie High School
1,070 students
- Laramie Middle
Laramie Middle School
735 students
- Slade Elementa
Slade Elementary
440 students
- Spring Creek E 307
Spring Creek Elementary
307 students
- Indian Paintbr 269
Indian Paintbrush Elementary
269 students
- Snowy Range Ac 260
Snowy Range Academy
260 students
What this shows Laramie High School reports 1,070 students on the CCD universe file.
How Laramie High School compares
Laramie 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 | 14.7:1 | ▲ 29% | 11.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.7% | ▼ 57% | 27.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,070 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,070
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
11.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% 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
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 87% in Wyoming - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
56.9%
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
$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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 214 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
27
in-school suspensions + 33 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 73.4%
Hispanic or Latino 17.2%
Two or More 6.3%
Asian 1.6%
African American 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 73.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.7, Laramie High School is more mixed than the Wyoming school average of 33.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 20
District finance for Albany County School District #1 reports $18,376 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Laramie High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laramie Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Slade Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Spring Creek Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Indian Paintbrush Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Snowy Range Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Laramie High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 440
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 307
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 269
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 260
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar high schools in Laramie
1 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 (~1,070 students)
Frequently asked questions about Laramie High School
How many students attend Laramie High School?
Laramie High School has 1,070 students enrolled. It is a high school in Laramie, WY. CCD year-over-year: 1,095 (2022-23) → 1,111 (2023-24), nearly flat (+16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Laramie High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Laramie High School is 14.7:1, which is 29% higher than the Wyoming average of 11.4:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Laramie High School?
11.7% of students at Laramie High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wyoming average of 27.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Laramie High School?
The largest demographic group at Laramie High School is White at 73.4% of enrollment, in Laramie, WY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Laramie High School?
Laramie High School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical 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 Laramie High School rank among public schools in Laramie?
By Resource Investment Index, Laramie High School ranks #12 of 12 public schools in Laramie, 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 Laramie on the city page.
What other schools are in Albany County School District #1?
Besides Laramie High School, Albany County School District #1 also operates Laramie Middle School (735 students), Slade Elementary (440 students), and Spring Creek Elementary (307 students). See the Albany County School District #1 district page for the complete list.