Serving 31 students in grades 9-12, Platte River 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 <50% (which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (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 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 31 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in WY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Platte River School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wyoming for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Platte River School's student population of 31 students has grown by 93% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has grown by 200% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
31 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
School Rankings
Platte River School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 309 schools in Wyoming (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Platte River School is 0.44, 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
#186 out of 309 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
3%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
23%
15%
Black
n/a
1%
White
71%
76%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
82%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
25%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
9%
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 Platte River School's ranking?
Platte River School is ranked #186 out of 309 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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% WY state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Platte River School?
The graduation rate of Platte River School is 50%, which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 82%.
How many students attend Platte River School?
31 students attend Platte River School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Platte River School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Platte River School?
Platte River School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 11:1.
What grades does Platte River School offer ?
Platte River School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Platte River School part of?
Platte River School is part of Goshen County School District #1.
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