Enrollment
254
Wyoming · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Lyman, WY
Lyman High School
Federal NCES profile for Lyman High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 560426000222
👥 S:T ratio 28
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lyman High School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Wyoming schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Lyman · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.1:1
- large classes for Wyoming
- 14.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Lyman High School has class sizes larger than 98% of Wyoming schools. Computed live against every Wyoming school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lyman High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Lyman, WY.
School address
District: Uinta County School District #6 · Wyoming
NCES ID 560426000222 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.1:1
vs 11.4:1 Wyoming avg
+59% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
14.0%
vs 27.4% Wyoming avg
-49% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lyman High School compares with Wyoming and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lyman High School
Lyman High School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized high school in Lyman, Wyoming, enrolling 254 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.1:1 is larger than about 98% of Wyoming schools and 59% above the 11.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 14.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 254 students, its enrollment sits close to the Wyoming median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 347 scored Wyoming schools.
Against 98 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #65.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 23/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 2 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 254 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.7% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Uinta County School District #6 also operates Urie Elementary (242 students) and Lyman Intermediate School (228 students) alongside Lyman 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 Lyman High School compares
Lyman 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 | 18.1:1 | ▲ 59% | 11.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.0% | ▼ 49% | 27.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 254 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.1:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
254
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
14.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% 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
18.1:1
students per teacher
- 59% above state mean
Top 98% in Wyoming - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
19.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$18,607
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 254 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 87.4%
Hispanic or Latino 9.8%
Two or More 2.4%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: White at 87.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.6, Lyman High School is less mixed than the Wyoming school average of 33.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Uinta County School District #6, which includes Lyman High School.
$18,607
Per student
-17%
vs Wyoming
Avg $22,313
+12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 20.5%
State 70.6%
Federal 8.9%
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 Lyman High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urie Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lyman Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lyman High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 242
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 228
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~254 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Lyman High School
How many students attend Lyman High School?
Lyman High School has 254 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lyman, WY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lyman High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lyman High School is 18.1:1, which is 59% higher than the Wyoming average of 11.4:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lyman High School?
14.0% of students at Lyman High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wyoming average of 27.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lyman High School?
The largest demographic group at Lyman High School is White at 87.4% of enrollment, in Lyman, WY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lyman High School?
Lyman High School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Lyman High School rank among public schools in Lyman?
By Resource Investment Index, Lyman High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Lyman, 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 Lyman on the city page.
Is Lyman High School a good school?
Lyman High School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% 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 Uinta County School District #6?
Besides Lyman High School, Uinta County School District #6 also operates Urie Elementary (242 students) and Lyman Intermediate School (228 students). See the Uinta County School District #6 district page for the complete list.
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