At a glance
Reported students
1,270
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
91.09
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Wyoming high enrollment
96th percentile
Compared with 89 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
295
Central High School: 1,270 reported students.
State peer staffing position
73rd percentile
13.9:1 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
- 1,222
- Teachers (FTE)
- 89.64
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.6:1
What the reported data says about Central High School
Central High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Cheyenne. It is one of 38 current school records connected to Laramie County School District #1. NCES reports 1,270 students for 2024–25.
Among 89 high schools in Wyoming with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 150 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 96th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.9:1, above 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 (78.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (13.8%). English learners represent 0.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 9.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, computer science. The school reported 26 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Central High School
- 1How do the reported 13.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 91.09 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 4.17 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 9.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 18.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 4.17
- Nurses (FTE)
- 2.02
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.6
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1.81
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White78.5%
- Hispanic13.8%
- Black1.4%
- Asian1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial4.6%
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
Students enrolled
26 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
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.
Other schools in Laramie County School District #1
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
South High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,112 reported students
East High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,566 reported students
Triumph High School
High · Grades 09–12
189 reported students
PODER Academy Secondary School
High · Grades 07–12
131 reported students
Carey Junior High School
Middle · Grades 07–08
800 reported students
McCormick Junior High School
Middle · Grades 07–08
622 reported students
Public schools near Central 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.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| McCormick Junior High School Middle · Laramie County School District #1 | 07–08 | 622 | 0.2 mi |
| PODER Academy Secondary School High · Charter · Laramie County School District #1 | 07–12 | 131 | 2 mi |
| East High School High · Laramie County School District #1 | 09–12 | 1,566 | 3.5 mi |
| South High School High · Laramie County School District #1 | 09–12 | 1,112 | 4.4 mi |
| Triumph High School High · Laramie County School District #1 | 09–12 | 189 | 4.8 mi |
| Meadowlark Academy High · Rite of Passage | 06–12 | 0 | 9.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Central High School
What grades does Central High School serve?
Central High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Laramie County School District #1.
How many students attend Central High School?
Central High School reported 1,270 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 96th percentile among 89 Wyoming high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,222 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Central High School?
The calculated ratio is 13.9:1, based on 1,270 students and 91.09 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 Central High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Central High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Laramie County School District #1 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Central High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
18.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Central High School in?
Central High School is part of Laramie County School District #1, based in Cheyenne, WY, which operates 38 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Central High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include McCormick Junior High School (0.2 mi), PODER Academy Secondary School (2 mi), East High School (3.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.