The Pine Bluffs High School, at the junction of 7th and Elm Sts. in Pine Bluffs, Wyoming, was built in 1929. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1996. It was designed by architect Eugene G. Groves and was built by contractor C.H. Young and Sons. It is Classical Revival in style.
Serving 190 students in grades 7-12, Pine Bluffs Jr & Sr 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 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Wyoming state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Wyoming state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 190 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Top 30% in WY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pine Bluffs Jr & Sr High School's student population of 190 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
190 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Campus Size
50
School Motto
Truth and Honor
School Mascot
Wild Boars
School Rankings
Pine Bluffs Jr & Sr 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 Pine Bluffs Jr & Sr High School is 0.36, which is less 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
#228 out of 303 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
3%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
19%
15%
Black
n/a
1%
White
78%
76%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
82%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
28%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pine Bluffs Jr & Sr High School's ranking?
Pine Bluffs Jr & Sr High School is ranked #228 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?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% WY state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pine Bluffs Jr & Sr High School?
The graduation rate of Pine Bluffs Jr & Sr High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 82%.
How many students attend Pine Bluffs Jr & Sr High School?
190 students attend Pine Bluffs Jr & Sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Pine Bluffs Jr & Sr High School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pine Bluffs Jr & Sr High School?
Pine Bluffs Jr & Sr High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 11:1.
What grades does Pine Bluffs Jr & Sr High School offer ?
Pine Bluffs Jr & Sr High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pine Bluffs Jr & Sr High School part of?
Pine Bluffs Jr & Sr High School is part of Laramie County School District #2.
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