Enrollment
1,070
Wyoming · 2024-25 NCES data
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 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 560073000001
👥 S:T ratio 41
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 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 46/100 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
- 46
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
73.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.7:1
vs 11.4:1 Wyoming avg
+29% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
11.7%
vs 27.4% Wyoming avg
-57% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Laramie High School compares with Wyoming and U.S. medians
What stands out at Laramie High School
Laramie High School is a lower-poverty, large high school in Laramie, Wyoming, enrolling 1,070 students.
Class loads run heavy: 14.7:1 is larger than about 87% of Wyoming schools and 29% above the 11.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 11.7% free-meal eligibility runs 57% below the Wyoming average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Wyoming, bigger than 98% of state schools at 1,070 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 347 scored Wyoming schools.
Its student body is led by White (73%) and Hispanic or Latino (17%) (diversity index 43/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 20 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 214 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 56.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 4 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Laramie's high schools, it stands alongside Whiting High School (43 students): Laramie High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.7:1 vs 3.9:1).
Albany County School District #1 also operates Laramie Middle School (735 students) and Slade Elementary (440 students) alongside Laramie 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 Laramie High School compares
Laramie 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$21,312
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wyoming avg of $22,313
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
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.
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 17.2%
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Albany County School District #1, which includes Laramie High School.
$21,312
Per student
-4%
vs Wyoming
Avg $22,313
+28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.9%
State 64.4%
Federal 9.7%
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 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
- 735
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- 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.
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 (~1,070 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.7:1)
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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.
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 46/100 (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 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.
Is Laramie High School a good school?
Laramie High School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Wyoming schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Wyoming. 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 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.
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