- Enrollment
- 1,070
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Laramie, WY
Whiting High School
Federal NCES profile for Whiting High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 70/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 560073000066
👥 S:T ratio 84
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 96
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Whiting High School earns 70/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Wyoming schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Wyoming schools.
- #1 of 12
- public schools in Laramie · Resource Index
- 70
- Resource Index · Higher
- 3.9:1
- small classes for Wyoming
- 36.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Whiting High School has class sizes smaller than 98% of Wyoming schools. Computed live against every Wyoming school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Whiting High School ranks #1 of 12 public schools in Laramie, WY.
School address
District: Albany County School District #1 · Wyoming
NCES ID 560073000066 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Whiting High School shrank from 77 students in 2022-23 to 56 in 2023-24 (-27.3%).
Teacher FTE added 11.6 → 13.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-21 students YoY 560073000066 · Laramie, WY High · SMALL · TRAD
43 enr · 3.9:1 · 36.4% lunch · RII 70
Nearest enrollment peer: Laramie High School (1,070 students)
Whiting High School shrank from 77 students in 2022-23 to 56 in 2023-24 (-27.3%). Teacher FTE added 11.6 → 13.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wyoming schools → · Find another →
Whiting High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Laramie High S
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
- This school 43
Whiting High School
43 students
What this shows Whiting High School reports 43 students on the CCD universe file.
How Whiting High School compares
Whiting High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wyoming and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wyoming | Wyoming avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 3.9:1 | ▼ 66% | 11.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.4% | ▲ 33% | 27.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 43 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
3.9:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
43
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% above the Wyoming average of 27.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
3.9:1
students per teacher
- 66% below state mean
Top 2% in Wyoming - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 22 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 48.8%
Hispanic or Latino 46.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.3%
Two or More 2.3%
Largest group: White at 48.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.5, Whiting High School is more mixed than the Wyoming school average of 33.2.
Programs
AP program Not offered
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 Whiting High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laramie High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Laramie Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Slade Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spring Creek Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Indian Paintbrush Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Whiting 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
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 (~43 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~3.9:1)
Frequently asked questions about Whiting High School
How many students attend Whiting High School?
Whiting High School has 43 students enrolled. It is a high school in Laramie, WY. CCD year-over-year: 77 (2022-23) → 56 (2023-24), down 21.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Whiting High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Whiting High School is 3.9:1, which is 66% lower than the Wyoming average of 11.4:1 and 75% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Whiting High School?
36.4% of students at Whiting High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wyoming average of 27.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Whiting High School?
The largest demographic group at Whiting High School is White at 48.8% of enrollment, in Laramie, WY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Whiting High School?
Whiting High School has a Resource Investment Index of 70/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Whiting High School rank among public schools in Laramie?
By Resource Investment Index, Whiting High School ranks #1 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 Whiting High School, Albany County School District #1 also operates Laramie High School (1,070 students), Laramie Middle School (735 students), and Slade Elementary (440 students). See the Albany County School District #1 district page for the complete list.