Serving 56 students in grades 9-12, Whiting 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 4:1 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 Facts (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 56 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Graduation Rate: 50-59% (Btm 50% in WY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Whiting High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wyoming for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Whiting High School's student population of 56 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
56 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Rankings
Whiting 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 Whiting High School is 0.46, 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
#290 out of 303 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
11:1
American Indian
4%
3%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
20%
15%
Black
n/a
1%
White
71%
76%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
50-59%
82%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
28%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
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 Whiting High School's ranking?
Whiting High School is ranked #290 out of 303 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wyoming.
What schools are Whiting High School often compared to?
Whiting High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Laramie High School by visitors of our site.
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 ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Whiting High School?
The graduation rate of Whiting High School is 50-59%, which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 82%.
How many students attend Whiting High School?
56 students attend Whiting High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Whiting High School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Whiting High School?
Whiting High School has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 11:1.
What grades does Whiting High School offer ?
Whiting High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Whiting High School part of?
Whiting High School is part of Albany County School District #1.
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