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Best Wyoming Alternative Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 32 alternative public schools serving 1,318 students in Wyoming.
The top-ranked alternative public schools in Wyoming are New Frontier High School, Heart Mountain Academy and Platte River School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wyoming alternative public schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Wyoming public school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wyoming public school average of 25% (majority Hispanic).

Best Alternative Public Schools in Wyoming (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
New Frontier High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1401 Lincoln Heights Drive
Diamondville, WY 83116
(307) 877-5819
Gr: 7-12 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #2 - 52. - 5.
Heart Mountain Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
919 Cody Avenue
Cody, WY 82414
(307) 527-1028
Gr: 9-12 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #2 - 52. - 5.
Platte River School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3100 West C Street, Suite A
Torrington, WY 82240
(307) 532-7101
Gr: 9-12 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #2 - 52. - 5.
Skyline High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
665 North Tyler
Pinedale, WY 82941
(307) 367-5408
Gr: 9-12 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #2 - 52. - 5.
Summit Innovations School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Middle School Road
Jackson, WY 83001
(307) 733-9116
Gr: 9-12 | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #66.
Shoshone Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
140 North Ferris Street
Powell, WY 82435
(307) 764-6187
Gr: 9-12 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #77.
Frontier Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1755 W. Sunset
Riverton, WY 82501
(307) 856-9192
Gr: 9-12 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #88.
Peak High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1207 13th Street
Wheatland, WY 82201
(307) 322-2075
Gr: 9-12 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #99.
John C. Schiffer Collaborative School
Alternative School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
850 Dome Loop, Sheridan Colleg
Sheridan, WY 82801
(307) 673-8730
Gr: 9-12 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #1010.
Expedition Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
410 Upland Way
Green River, WY 82935
(307) 872-4800
Gr: 9-12 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #1111.
The Bridge School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1150 Main Street
Dayton, WY 82836
(307) 655-2236
Gr: 6-12 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1212.
Black Butte High School
Alternative School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2410 College Drive
Rock Springs, WY 82902
(307) 352-3290
Gr: 9-12 | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #13 - 1513. - 15.
Pathfinder High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
863 Sweetwater Street
Lander, WY 82520
(307) 335-7050
Gr: 9-12 | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #13 - 1513. - 15.
Swift Creek High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
222 East 4th Avenue
Afton, WY 83110
(307) 885-7139
Gr: 9-12 | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #13 - 1513. - 15.
The Wright Place
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
500 Lewis Street
Sheridan, WY 82801
(307) 673-8730
Gr: 6-8 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #16 - 1816. - 18.
Horizon Alternative School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
164 Yellowcreek Road
Evanston, WY 82931
(307) 789-0122
Gr: 7-12 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #16 - 1816. - 18.
Victory High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
615 Rodeo
Rawlins, WY 82301
(307) 328-9250
Gr: 9-12 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #16 - 1816. - 18.
Whiting High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
801 South 24th Street
Laramie, WY 82070
(307) 721-4449
Gr: 9-12 | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #1919.
Westwood High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
7 Opportunity Spur
Gillette, WY 82717
(307) 682-9809
Gr: 9-12 | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #2020.
Triumph High School
Alternative School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1250 West College Drive
Cheyenne, WY 82007
(307) 771-2500
Gr: 9-12 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #2121.
Roosevelt High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3000 Independence Court
Casper, WY 82604
(307) 253-1400
Gr: 9-12 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: n/an/a
Cathedral Home For Children
Alternative School
4989 North 3rd Street
Laramie, WY 82072
(307) 745-8997
Gr: 4-12
Rank: n/an/a
Meadowlark Academy
Alternative School
3304 E I-80 Service Rd
Cheyenne, WY 82009
(307) 829-7355
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
New West High School
Alternative School
300 S. Spruce
Buffalo, WY 82834
(307) 620-2478
Gr: 9-12 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: n/an/a
Red Top Meadows
Alternative School
7905 Fall Creek Road
Wilson, WY 83014
(307) 733-9098
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
Saint Joseph's Children's Home
Alternative School
1419 Main Street
Torrington, WY 82240
(307) 532-4197
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
White Hawk Academy
Alternative School
201 N. 15th Street
Worland, WY 82401
(307) 347-9289
Gr: 6-12 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: n/an/a
Wind River Learning Academy
Alternative School
223 N Cherry St
Pavillion, WY 82523
(307) 856-7970
Gr: 9-12 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: n/an/a
Wyoming Behavioral Institute
Alternative School
2521 East 15th Street
Casper, WY 82609
(800) 457-9312
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
Wyoming Boys School
Alternative School
1550 Highway 20 South
Worland, WY 82401
(307) 347-5377
Gr: 7-12
Rank: n/an/a
Wyoming Girls School
Alternative School
3500 Big Horn Avenue
Sheridan, WY 82801
(307) 674-7476
Gr: 7-12
Rank: n/an/a
Youth Emergency Services Inc.
Alternative School
905 N. Gurley Ave.
Gillette, WY 82716
(307) 686-0669
Gr: 7-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked alternative public schools in Wyoming?
The top-ranked alternative public schools in Wyoming include New Frontier High School, Heart Mountain Academy and Platte River School.
How many alternative public schools are located in Wyoming?
32 alternative public schools are located in Wyoming.
What is the racial composition of students in Wyoming?
Wyoming alternative public schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wyoming public schools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).

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