At a glance
Reported students
131
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
9.1
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
07–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Wyoming high enrollment
46th percentile
Compared with 89 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
295
PODER Academy Secondary School: 131 reported students.
State peer staffing position
78th percentile
14.4:1 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
- 119
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.9:1
What the reported data says about PODER Academy Secondary School
PODER Academy Secondary School is a public high school serving grades 07–12 in Cheyenne. It is one of 38 current school records connected to Laramie County School District #1. NCES reports 131 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 46th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.4:1, 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 (63.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (25.2%). English learners represent 3.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.4%. 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 7 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking PODER Academy Secondary School
- 1How do the reported 14.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 9.1 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 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 3.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 13.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 38.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.68
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.79
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White63.4%
- Hispanic25.2%
- Black3.1%
- Asian0.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial7.6%
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
7 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.
Triumph High School
High · Grades 09–12
189 reported students
South High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,112 reported students
Central High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,270 reported students
East High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,566 reported students
Gilchrist Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
129 reported students
Hebard Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–06
120 reported students
Public schools near PODER Academy Secondary 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pioneer Park Elementary Elementary · Laramie County School District #1 | PK–06 | 420 | 0.2 mi |
| Central High School High · Laramie County School District #1 | 09–12 | 1,270 | 2 mi |
| South High School High · Laramie County School District #1 | 09–12 | 1,112 | 2.5 mi |
| Triumph High School High · Laramie County School District #1 | 09–12 | 189 | 2.9 mi |
| East High School High · Laramie County School District #1 | 09–12 | 1,566 | 2.9 mi |
| Meadowlark Academy High · Rite of Passage | 06–12 | 0 | 9.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about PODER Academy Secondary School
What grades does PODER Academy Secondary School serve?
PODER Academy Secondary School reports grades 07–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Laramie County School District #1.
How many students attend PODER Academy Secondary School?
PODER Academy Secondary School reported 131 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 46th percentile among 89 Wyoming high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 119 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at PODER Academy Secondary School?
The calculated ratio is 14.4:1, based on 131 students and 9.1 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 PODER Academy Secondary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
PODER Academy Secondary School is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of PODER Academy Secondary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
38.2% 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 PODER Academy Secondary School in?
PODER Academy Secondary 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 PODER Academy Secondary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Pioneer Park Elementary (0.2 mi), Central High School (2 mi), South High School (2.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.