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Whiting High School

Grades 09–12 · High · Laramie, WY · NCES 560073000066

Alternative School

At a glance

Reported students

43

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

11.39

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

3.8:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

09–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

School benchmarks

Wyoming high enrollment

22nd percentile

Compared with 89 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

70

Whiting High School: 43 reported students.

State peer staffing position

8th percentile

3.8:1 reported; state peer median 10.9:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students
73
Teachers (FTE)
10.7
Student–teacher ratio
6.8:1

What the reported data says about Whiting High School

Whiting High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Laramie. It is one of 16 current school records connected to Albany County School District #1. NCES reports 43 students for 2024–25.

Among 89 high schools in Wyoming with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 150 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 22nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 3.8:1, below the Wyoming median of 10.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (48.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (46.5%). English learners represent 5.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

Questions worth asking Whiting High School

  1. 1How do the reported 3.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 11.39 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
  2. 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
  3. 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
  4. 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
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Enrollment needs

English learners
5.5%
Students with disabilities
11%
Free/reduced-price lunch
58.1%
Lunch program
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE)
2
Nurses (FTE)
0.9
Psychologists (FTE)
0
Social workers (FTE)
0.6

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

  • White48.8%
  • Hispanic46.5%
  • Black0%
  • Asian0%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native2.3%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
  • Multiracial2.3%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

AP student enrollment

No students enrolled reported

Gifted and talented

Not reported as offered

Computer science

Not reported as offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

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Public schools near Whiting High School

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

SchoolGradesStudentsDistance
Laramie High School

High · Albany County School District #1

09–121,0700.7 mi
Snowy Range Academy

Elementary · Charter · Albany County School District #1

KG–082600.9 mi
Spring Creek Elementary

Elementary · Albany County School District #1

PK–053071.1 mi
Laramie Middle School

Middle · Albany County School District #1

06–087351.3 mi
Indian Paintbrush Elementary

Elementary · Albany County School District #1

KG–052691.5 mi
Slade Elementary

Elementary · Albany County School District #1

PK–054401.5 mi
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Frequently asked questions about Whiting High School

What grades does Whiting High School serve?

Whiting High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school (alternative school) in Albany County School District #1.

How many students attend Whiting High School?

Whiting High School reported 43 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 22nd percentile among 89 Wyoming high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 73 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Whiting High School?

The calculated ratio is 3.8:1, based on 43 students and 11.39 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Wyoming median for the same school level is 10.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Whiting High School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Whiting High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Albany County School District #1 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Whiting High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

58.1% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Whiting High School in?

Whiting High School is part of Albany County School District #1, based in Laramie, WY, which operates 16 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Whiting High School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Laramie High School (0.7 mi), Snowy Range Academy (0.9 mi), Spring Creek Elementary (1.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.