Powell High School is a high school in Powell, in the northwest part of the U.S. state of Wyoming. The district is bordered by Montana on the north and Yellowstone Park on the west. The school's mascot is the Panther. The school is in the 3A classification for Wyoming sports.
Serving 594 students in grades 9-12, Powell High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Wyoming for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Wyoming state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 594 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 5% in WY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 60% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Powell High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wyoming for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Powell High School's student population of 594 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
594 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
School Rankings
Powell High School ranks within the top 20% of all 309 schools in Wyoming (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Powell High School is 0.27, 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
#57 out of 309 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
3%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
10%
15%
Black
n/a
1%
White
85%
76%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
82%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
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 Powell High School's ranking?
Powell High School is ranked #57 out of 309 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Wyoming.
What schools are Powell High School often compared to?
Powell High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Powell Middle School, Cody High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% WY state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Powell High School?
The graduation rate of Powell High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 82%.
How many students attend Powell High School?
594 students attend Powell High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Powell High School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Powell High School?
Powell High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 11:1.
What grades does Powell High School offer ?
Powell High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Powell High School part of?
Powell High School is part of Park County School District # 1.
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