Serving 54 students in grades 9-12, Pathfinder High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wyoming for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the Wyoming state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 54 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Graduation Rate: 60-79% (Btm 50% in WY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pathfinder High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wyoming for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Pathfinder High School's student population of 54 students has grown by 50% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
54 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Pathfinder High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 303 schools in Wyoming (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pathfinder High School is 0.43, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#286 out of 303 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
13%
3%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
4%
15%
Black
n/a
1%
White
74%
76%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-79%
82%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
28%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pathfinder High School's ranking?
Pathfinder High School is ranked #286 out of 303 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wyoming.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% WY state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pathfinder High School?
The graduation rate of Pathfinder High School is 60-79%, which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 82%.
How many students attend Pathfinder High School?
54 students attend Pathfinder High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Pathfinder High School students are White, 13% of students are American Indian, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pathfinder High School?
Pathfinder High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the Wyoming state average of 11:1.
What grades does Pathfinder High School offer ?
Pathfinder High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pathfinder High School part of?
Pathfinder High School is part of Fremont County School District # 1.
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